[Osteosynthesis of the clavicle. Indications, surgical technique, results]

The osteosynthesis of the clavicle should be the exception and should only be indicated in the case of complicated fractures. The high rate of pseudoarthrosis given in medical literature, is due to errors in indication, selection of implants and in surgical techniques. Procedures like intramedullar wiring, axial screwing and single cerclage-wire suture are unsuited for osteosynthesis of the clavicle. After osteosynthesis of the clavicle we have found exceptional positive results, with respect to functional, radiological and after subjective evaluation, at a low rate of complication without any consequences occurring in the years to come. These results show, that mainly good or even excellent success can be achieved, at a limited indication, combined with careful surgery and a standardized surgery procedure of osteosynthesis of the clavicle.