Results of Anterior-Inferior 2.7-mm Dynamic Compression Plate Fixation of Midshaft Clavicular Fractures
| Autor: | Martin Hoffmann, James R. Ringler, Debra L. Sietsema, Clifford B. Jones, Terrence J. Endres |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Retrospective review business.industry Radiography Dynamic compression plate Level iv General Medicine Clavicle Surgery Fracture Fixation Internal Fractures Bone Fixation (surgical) medicine.anatomical_structure Clavicular fractures medicine Humans Female Orthopedics and Sports Medicine business Complication Bone Plates Retrospective Studies |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 27:126-129 |
| ISSN: | 0890-5339 |
| Popis: | OBJECTIVES To evaluate the outcome of operatively treated unstable displaced diaphyseal clavicle fractures with anterior-inferior 2.7-mm dynamic compression plate (DCP) fixation. DESIGN Retrospective review of clavicle fractures. SETTING Level-1 trauma teaching center. PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS One hundred twenty-nine clavicle fractures. INTERVENTION An anterior-inferior approach to clavicle fractures was used with the application of a 2.7-mm DCPs. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENT Radiographic assessment of healing and complication rates. RESULTS One hundred twenty-five fractures healed (97%). Postoperative complications included 1 superficial wound problem, 3 deep wound problems, 5 nonunions, and 4 prominent implants requiring removal in 3. CONCLUSIONS Anterior-inferior placement of 2.7-mm DCPs seems safe and is associated with minimal complications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. |
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