Efficacy of Intramedullary Bridge Fixation for Midshaft Clavicle Fractures: A Retrospective Analysis of a Novel Technique
Tianyong Ma,
Huan Su,
Yihong Lu
et al.
Abstract:Objective: This study aimed to explore the efficacy of a novel intramedullary fixation technique using the ortho-bridge system (OBS) in midshaft clavicle fractures.
Methods: A total of 63 patients were included in this study, of which 35 were treated with plate internal fixation (LP group) and 28 with OBS intramedullary fixation (OBS group). Surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, incision length, fracture healing time, removal of internal fixation, visual analog scale (VAS) for shoulder pain, Constant Shoul… Show more
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