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UK Fixation of Distal Tibia Fractures (UK FixDT): protocol for a randomised controlled trial of ‘locking’ plate fixation versus intramedullary nail fixation in the treatment of adult patients with a displaced fracture of the distal tibia

INTRODUCTION: The treatment of displaced, extra-articular fractures of the distal tibia remains controversial. These injuries are difficult to manage due to limited soft tissue cover, poor vascularity of the area and proximity to the ankle joint. Surgical treatment options are expanding and include...

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Autores principales: Achten, Juul, Parsons, Nicholas R, McGuinness, Katie R, Petrou, Stavros, Lamb, Sarah E, Costa, Matthew L
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4577877/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26384729
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009162