Fractures of the distal third of the clavicle treated by hook plating.
Int Orthop
; 30(1): 7-10, 2006 Feb.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16235083
ABSTRACT
We retrospectively assessed the union and shoulder function following hook plate fixation in 18 patients with Neer type 2 fractures of the lateral end of the clavicle. The average age was 40 (range 22-62) years, and the mean follow-up was 25 (range 6-48) months. Fifteen patients had acute fractures and the rest were non-unions. Complications included two non-unions, one following a deep infection. There were no iatrogenic fractures. Acromial osteolysis was seen in five patients who had their plates in situ. The average pain score at rest was 1 (range 0-4), and the average pain score on abduction was 2.2 (range 0-5). The average Constant score was 88.5 (range 63-100). Patients were asked to rate their shoulder function; three rated it as normal, 11 as nearly normal and one as not normal. Hook plate fixation appears to be a valuable method of stabilising Neer type 2 fractures of the clavicle, resulting in high union rates and good shoulder function. These plates need to be removed after union to prevent acromial osteolysis.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Placas Ósseas
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Clavícula
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Fixação Interna de Fraturas
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Fraturas Fechadas
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int Orthop
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido