ArticleCureus2024
Functional Outcomes and Complications After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Mid-shaft Clavicle Fractures: A Retrospective Study.
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- Dual-plating is associated with lower implant removal rates compared with single-plate fixation for midshaft clavicle fractures: a meta-analysis.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Pooled it
- Clinical outcomes and complication rates of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) versus open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in midshaft clavicular fractures: a comparative study.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionClavicle fractures are routinely encountered in orthopedic clinical practice and have often been the subject of debate when it comes to optimal treatment. Clavicle fracture surgery has come a long way with excellent pre-contoured superior locking plates available for fixation. This study aimed to evaluate a cohort of patients operated for displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures by open reduction and internal fixation using superior clavicle locking plates. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis is a retrospective cohort study of mid-shaft clavicle fracture patients who were operated on and had their fractures fixed using superior clavicle locking plates. We identified a total of 29 patients to be included in this study. The primary outcome measure was the quickDASH score at the time of discharge (12 weeks from surgery). Secondary outcome measures were the pattern and frequency of complications, and the need for metalwork removal.
resultsOur study had a male preponderance, with 19 (65.5%) patients being male. The most common mode of trauma was fracture secondary to a road traffic accident in 12 (41.4%) patients. All but one fracture united uneventfully. The mean quickDASH score was 0.94 at 12-week follow-up. Complications were noted in 12 (41.4%) patients, and the most common complication was hardware irritation in seven (24.1%) patients, followed by dysesthesia around the surgical scar in five (17.2%) patients.
conclusionOpen reduction and internal fixation of the clavicle give a high likelihood of fracture union along with good shoulder function. In a particular cohort of patients, this offers a quick recovery and earlier return to activity. However, this must be balanced with the risk of complications in a considerable proportion of operated patients, some of which might necessitate a second surgery.
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