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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Main Authors: Nikhil Ponugoti, Branavan Rudran, Amr Selim, Sam Nahas, Henry Magill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02249-0