Comparison of Patient-Reported Outcomes After Suprapatellar Versus Infrapatellar Nailing Techniques for Tibial Shaft Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objectives: To compare patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) between patients who underwent intramedullary nail (IMN) fixation for tibial shaft fractures using an infrapatellar (IP) or the newer suprapatellar (SP) approach. Secondary outcomes included fluoroscopic radiation exposure, operative time, and radiographic outcomes.

Data Sources: A systematic literature search of the databases Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials Study Selection.