Results of Surgical treatment for Clavicle Fractures in Vietnamese Adults

Abstract

Objectives: To describe the pattern of clavicle fractures and to evaluate the results of surgical treatment for clavicle fractures. Patients and methods: This retrospective study included 38 cases of clavicle fractures who were treated by open reduction internal fi xation at Hanoi Medical University Hospital between January 2008 and June 2013. Results: The ratio of male to female was 1.5/1. Average age was 42.0 years. Simple fractures (no intermediate fragments) are most common with 65.8% of patients. Middle third fractures accounted for 92.1% of patients. Bone union rate was 100%. The surgical results were excellent in 94.7% and good in 5.3% of cases according to Constant Score. Conclusion: Open reduction internal fi xation of clavicle fractures had good results. All patients were satisfi ed with the results.