SynthesisInternational orthopaedics2021
Cannulated screw fixation versus plate fixation in treating displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Percutaneous screw osteosynthesis for the treatment of intra-articular displaced calcaneus fractures.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026Pooled it
- Biomechanical comparison of frame configuration screw fixation and conventional plate fixation for Sanders type iii fractures: a finite element analysis.BMC surgery · 2026Article
- In Vitro Experimental Study of BiofiligreeBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Assessment of Biomechanics Following Calcaneal Fracture Treatment with Internal Plate Fixation or Ilizarov External Fixation: A Retrospective, Two-Center Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- A finite element analysis of the optimal longitudinal screw trajectory for Sanders II and Sanders III calcaneal fractures fixed with percutaneous screws.BMC surgery · 2025Article
- Current Concepts in Intra-articular Calcaneus Fractures.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2025Article
- [Current Concepts in Intra-articular Calcaneus Fractures].Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2025Article
- Development of a predictive model for post-surgical chronic pain: a retrospective analysis of calcaneal fracture patients.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Use of cannulated screws in the treatment of unicondylar humeral condylar fractures in dogs.Veterinary surgery : VS · 2025Article
- Early Surgery and Screw-Only Osteosyntheses in Minimally Invasive Treatment of Calcaneal Fractures-Risk or Benefit for Our Patients?Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Emergency definitive management of a subtalar dislocation with an associated lateral malleolus fracture.BMJ case reports · 2023Article
- Implant Choice and Outcomes of the Sinus Tarsi Approach for Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures.Foot & ankle international · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundOperative treatment has become the current trend for displaced intra-articular calcaneus fracture (DIACF), while using cannulated screw fixation or plate fixation is still controversial for treating DIACF. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to compare the outcome of the two fixation methods.
methodsWe searched literature comparing cannulated screw fixation and plate fixation from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. Only randomized controlled trials were included. The outcomes of post-operative function, radiological measurement, time efficiency, and wound complications were pooled in the meta-analysis.
resultSeven RCTs with 902 cases of DIACF were included. Pooled results showed the two fixation methods that had similar function satisfactory of AOFAS score (RR = 0.95, 95% CI = [0.83, 1.09], P = 0.47, I
conclusionCannulated screw fixation and plate fixation have similar postoperative functional satisfactory. Cannulated screw fixation is superior to plate fixation in reduction quality, time efficiency, and wound complications.
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