Intramedullary nail fixation versus locking plate fixation for adults with a fracture of the distal tibia: the UK FixDT RCT
Background: The best treatment for fractures of the distal tibia remains controversial. Most of these fractures require surgical fixation, but the outcomes are unpredictable and complications are common. Objectives: To assess disability, quality of life, complications and resource use in patients tr...
Main Authors: | Matthew L Costa, Juul Achten, Susie Hennings, Nafisa Boota, James Griffin, Stavros Petrou, Mandy Maredza, Melina Dritsaki, Thomas Wood, James Masters, Ian Pallister, Sarah E Lamb, Nick R Parsons |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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NIHR Journals Library
2018-05-01
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Series: | Health Technology Assessment |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3310/hta22250 |
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