Intramedullary nailing versus open reduction and plate fixation for lateral malleolar fractures: a meta-analysis

The fixation for lateral malleolar fracture in ankle fractures is still controversial. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to compare clinical and radiological outcomes between intramedullary nail (IMN) and plate for lateral malleolar fracture in ankle fractures. The PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from databases inception to June 2023. Data of outcomes were extracted and the methodological quality of included studies were assessed. A meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software when the data extracted from included studies could be synthesized.
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research