Comparison between headless compression screws and tension band wires for the fixation of medial malleolar fractures: a prospective randomized trial.
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg
; 142(10): 2627-2633, 2022 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
To date, there has been no prospective randomized trial supporting the rationale of the use of headless compression screw (HCS) compared to conventional fixation methods for medial malleolar fractures. This study aimed to prospectively compare the outcomes of the HCS and tension band wire (TBW) for the fixation of medial malleolar fractures. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
Sixty patients were randomized to receive either an HCS or a TBW for the fixation of a medial malleolar fracture. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Olerud-Molander ankle score (OMAS), EuroQoL five-dimensional instrument (EQ-5D) score, visual analog scale (VAS) score, patient satisfaction with implant-related symptoms, operative time, and incision length. Radiographic outcomes were assessed using the presence of nonunion, delayed union, and articular incongruity. Clinical and radiographic assessments were performed at 2 and 6 weeks and 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively.RESULTS:
The OMAS, EQ-5D score, VAS score, and operative time did not differ between the HCS and TBW groups; however, the HCS group had greater satisfaction with implant-related symptoms and smaller incision than the TBW group. There was no difference in the presence of nonunion, delayed union, and articular incongruity.CONCLUSION:
HCS fixation for medial malleolar fractures is not inferior to TBW fixation, while reducing implant-related symptoms. These findings suggest that HCS is a viable alternative for the fixation of medial malleolar fractures.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fraturas do Tornozelo
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Coréia do Sul