BACKGROUNDClavicle is the bony structure that links shoulder girdle to thorax and is 'S' shaped bone. Clavicle fracture is a common traumatic injury around shoulder girdle due to their subcutaneous position. It has been managed non-operatively in many cases. This study was undertaken to study the outcome of surgical management in displaced or comminuted clavicular fractures with precontoured Locking Compression Plates. MATERIALS AND METHODSTwenty adult patients with clavicular fractures treated surgically between November 2011 and October 2013 were included for this study and treated surgically with precontoured Locking Compression Plates. RESULTSAmong 20 patients with middle third clavicle fracture treated with precontoured locking plate, 18 fractures united at an average of 9.3 weeks; 2 patients had delayed union, 2 patients had plate loosening and 3 patients had plate prominence. The functional outcome according to Constant and Murley score after fracture union were excellent in 16 patients, good in 3 patients and fair in 1 patient. CONCLUSIONThis study shows rigid fixation with precontoured Locking Compression Plates for fresh displaced or comminuted middle third clavicle fracture, we can archive immediate pain relief and avoid the complications like shoulder stiffness and non-union.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2025 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.