Infrapatellar versus suprapatellar approach for intramedullary nailing of the tibia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Intramedullary nailing (IMN) is a conventional technique for the treatment of tibial shaft fractures. It has been suggested that the suprapatellar (SP) approach holds advantages over the traditional infrapatellar (IP) approach. Current literature lacks adequate data to provide ro...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02249-0 |