Background: Clavicle fracture, especially midshaft fractures is a common bone injury that happens after a fall onto the shoulder. It is uncommon to need surgical treatment. We would like to report on a selected group of cases that required open reduction and plate fixation.Methods: 53 consecutive adult patients with severely displaced fresh fractures of the middle third of the clavicle, who were treated by open reduction and plate internal fixation, were studied in a one year period in Zahedan, Iran. :::union::: shoulder motion and complications were analyzed in 49 patients (29 women, 20 men) who referred for follow-up, with an average follow-up of 12 months.Results: The mean age of patients was 33.4 years (19-62 years). 48 cases (97.9%) obtained :::union::: and one case (2%) developed mal:::union::: and required corrective osteotomy. Dermatologic complications were observed in 2 cases. All the patients had full motion and function.Conclusion: Open reduction and plate fixation of severely displacement fresh clavicle fracture in well-selected cases can result into good :::union::: with minimal complications rate.
Taheri Azam, MD A, Taheri Azam, MD A, Emamdadi, MD A. (2020). 'Midshaft Clavicle Fracture Fixation', Iranian Journal of Orthopedic Surgery, 7(1), pp. 18-21. doi: 10.22034/ijos.2020.121166
CHICAGO
A Taheri Azam, MD, A Taheri Azam, MD and A Emamdadi, MD, "Midshaft Clavicle Fracture Fixation," Iranian Journal of Orthopedic Surgery, 7 1 (2020): 18-21, doi: 10.22034/ijos.2020.121166
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Taheri Azam, MD A, Taheri Azam, MD A, Emamdadi, MD A. Midshaft Clavicle Fracture Fixation. Iranian Journal of Orthopedic Surgery. 2020;7(1):18-21 (In Persian). doi: 10.22034/ijos.2020.121166
