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Efficacy of retrograde intramedullary femoral nailing and locking plates in the treatment of distal femoral fracture: a systematic review and meta analysis

Year: 2022

Type: review

Abstract: The preferred treatment for distal femoral fracture was surgical reduction and internal fixation.In recent years, retrograde intramedullary nails(RIN) and locking plates were the most popular internal fixation methods in clinical practice.The goal of this study was to review eligible studies and compare the efficacy of retrograde intramedullary femoral nailing (RIN) and locking plates for the treatment of distal femoral fracture.A systematic search of electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library and Embase) was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline with no language limitation.Studies were included if they compared the results of retrograde

Source: SCIREA Journal of Clinical Medicine

DOI: 10.54647/cm32883

Authors: Zhen Yang, Wei Zhang, Peng Fu, Xianfeng Meng

Institution: Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bone fractures and treatments

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4290342815