ArticleJournal of orthopaedics
A single centre experience of pre-contoured clavicle plates by an anterior approach.
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- Functional outcomes and complications of plate fixation for midshaft clavicle fractures by type and location: a systematic review and meta-analysis.JSES international · 2024Review
- Anterior and superior plate positions in diaphyseal clavicle fractures produce similar patient outcomes.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2023Article
- The anterior head of deltoid in relation to anterior clavicle plating: how much are we releasing?OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma · 2022Article
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- Erratum issued
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
aimIn recent years there has been increasing evidence that comminuted and shortened clavicle fractures should be treated surgically. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of patients who had their clavicle fracture fixed using a pre-contoured, clavicle specific plate from an anterior approach.
methodA retrospective analysis was carried out of all patients treated with pre-contoured clavicle plates from an anterior approach between May 2014 and June 2016.Medical records were analysed, and a phone survey was carried out to assess patient function and note any complications.
resultsThirty-five eligible patients were identified. Post-operative complications included: 3 patients experienced altered sensation of the anterior chest wall, 2 suture granulomas, 1 incidence of prominent metalwork. In addition, 2 patients suffered peri-implant fractures due to secondary trauma after union. Patients who had Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) for acute fractures had a mean qDASH of 8.93 and those who had a ORIF and bone grafting for non-union had an mean qDASH of 34.38.
conclusionAlthough there are 6 complications listed for 33 procedures, these would be considered minor. Patients appear to do better if treated for an acute fracture. Anterior approach for clavicle ORIF using an anatomically shaped pre-contoured plate appears to be a safe and effective procedure.
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