Safety and efficacy of surgical fixation of fibula fractures using an intramedullary nail: a retrospective observational cohort study in 30 patients.
Conclusions: Our study demonstrates promising outcomes associated with intramedullary nail fixation of unstable fibula fractures. We recommend intramedullary nail fixation of fibula fractures to be a safe procedure with a low complication rate.
Level of evidence: Level 4 retrospective case series.
PMID: 31636710 [PubMed]
Source: Patient Safety in Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Boni G, Sanchez GT, Arliani G, Zelle BA, Pires RE, Dos Reis FB Tags: Patient Saf Surg Source Type: research