Unreamed Intramedullary Nailing Versus External Fixation for the Treatment of Open Tibial Shaft Fractures in Uganda: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Conclusion: In rural Uganda, treatment of open tibial shaft fractures with an unreamed intramedullary nail results in marginal clinically important improvements in functional outcomes, although there is likely an important reduction in malunion and superficial infection. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research