Concerning: Braten et al. "External fixation versus locked intramedullary nailing in tibial shaft fractures: a prospective, randomized study of 78 patients".
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004867:Equipment Design; D016267:External Fixators; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary; D017102:Fracture Healing; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012086:Reoperation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016474:Weight-Bearing / Q000502:physiology