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Chao Yu1, Yue-hua Sun, Chang-qing Zhao
1Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implant, Ninth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200011, China.
Objective:
To observe the early clinical outcomes of the internal fixation with distal radius volar locking compression plate (LCP) in treatment of distal clavicle fracture.
Methods:
Six patients with unilateral distal clavicle fractures, identified as type II according to Neer classification system, including 4 males and 2 females, were treated with open reduction and internal fixation using a distal radius volar LCP. Bone union was evaluated by routine X-ray radiography, and shoulder joint function were assessed by Constant score system.
Results:
All fractures achieved bone union at 6 to 8 weeks postoperatively, and Constant scores ranged from 95 to 100 at the postoperative 10 to 12 weeks.
Conclusion:
Fixation of distal clavicle fracture with distal radius volar LCP demonstrates excellent effects of bone union with rarely early complications, thus providing a new technique to treat distal clavicle fracture.
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