Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A Prospective Randomized Study on Operative Treatment for Simple Distal Tibial Fractures-Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis Versus Minimal Open Reduction and Internal Fixation.
To compare the radiologic and clinical results of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) and minimal open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for simple distal tibial fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To determine the prevalence, management and outcomes of patients with flail chest injuries, compared to patients without flail chest injuries (single rib fractures and multiple rib fractures without a flail segment). ⋯ Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.