Can locked fibula nail replace plate fixation for treatment of acute ankle fracture? A systematic review and meta-analysis

The standard surgical treatment for unstable ankle fractures involves open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plates. However, ORIF has been associated with several complications, such as soft tissue irritation, wound infection, and nerve injury. Previous studies have shown that closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) with locked intramedullary nails (LIMNs) yields satisfactory efficacy in the treatment of ankle fractures and is associated with low complication rates. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) is imperative to provide evidence on whether or not LIMN fixation is comparable to or superior than traditional ORIF.

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - October 12, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wenxuan Guo, Fan Wu, Wenhuan Chen, Kun Tian, Rujie Zhuang, Yu Pan Tags: Review Article Source Type: research