Fibula-first fixation in same-level distal third tibia and fibula fractures: A pilot randomized controlled trial

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Pilot randomized controlled trial finds improved healing in patients with same-level tibia fractures using fibular plating.

Fibula-first fixation improved tibial fracture healing outcomes compared to no fibular plating.
Operative time was significantly longer for fibular plating, averaging 105.5 minutes compared to 65.8 minutes.
Patients with fibular plating had better mRUST scores at 6 months and a lower incidence of delayed union.
Further studies are needed to validate these findings in a larger patient population.

Ryan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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