Publications by authors named "Cody L Walters"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness and costs of two types of external fixator clamps—standard and multipin—used for treating high-energy tibia fractures while minimizing complications.
- A review of 100 patients treated from 2014 to 2023 showed no significant differences in clinical outcomes or radiographic alignment between the two types of external fixators, despite the multipin clamps being more expensive.
- The findings suggest that the choice of clamp may not impact treatment results, leading to considerations for cost-effectiveness in clinical practice.
Background: Provisional stabilization of high-energy tibia fractures using temporary plate fixation (TPF) or external fixation (ex-fix) prior to definitive medullary nailing (MN) is a strategy common in damage control orthopaedics. There is a lack of comprehensive data evaluating outcomes between these methods. This study compares outcomes of patients stabilized with either TPF or ex-fix, and with early definitive MN only, assessing complications including nonunion and deep infection.
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