Effectiveness and safety of external fixator treatment for unstable pelvic ring injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis
As a viable method for controlling bleeding and stabilizing fractures initially, EXFIX has limited effect on postoperative functional recovery. It may increase the risk of complications and has a comparable impact on patient survival outcomes when compared to other surgical methods.
Authors
- Jiabao Yang
- Qishi Zhou
- Shuyuan Li
Institutions
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000046822
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00