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The suprapatellar approach for intramedullary nailing appears superior to the infrapatellar approach, with a reduction in total blood loss, improved postoperative pain, shorter fluoroscopy time, and better knee functionality outcomes. There was no increased incidence of postoperative complications between the 2 groups. Further research remains necessary.
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