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http://dx.doi.org/10.5397/CiSE.2012.15.2.117

Operative Treatment of the Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fracture Using Precontoured Locking Compression Plate  

Kim, Jeong Woo (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University)
Kang, Hong Je (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University)
No, Sung Hyun (Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University)
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Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow / v.15, no.2, 2012 , pp. 117-122 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of internal fixation using a precontoured locking compression plate for the treatment of the displaced clavicle fracture by analyzing both radiological and clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods: We reviewed 34 cases of displaced clavicle shaft fracture treated by internal fixation using precontoured locking compression plates between May 2009 and February 2010. Radiological outcomes were analized on the basis of bone union and the differences between the time for bone union depending on sex and age. Clinical outcomes were analyzed on the basis of quick DASH Scores and the differences in the range of motion of the affected shoulder compared to the contralateral shoulder. Results: In the radiological evaluation, all fractures showed bone union, and the average time for bone union was 12.3 weeks, without delayed unions. Time for bone union did not differ significantly with respect to sex and age (p=0.87). In the clinical evaluation, the average final quick DASH Score was 23.5 (range, 12~42). At final follow up, the range of motion after bone union in the affected shoulder was not significantly different from that of the contralateral shoulder (p=0.69). Conclusion: The internal fixation achieved using precontoured locking compression plate in displaced clavicle shaft fracture showed effective bone union and can be considered as a reliable method with fine clinical results showing early range of motion at the shoulder joint.
Keywords
Clavicle shaft fracture; Open reduction; Locking compression plate;
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