Anatomical frame plate osteosynthesis in Ada-Miller Type 2 or 4 scapula fractures
1Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey. iesenkaya@hotmail.com
Objectives:
The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the results of anatomical frame plate osteosynthesis in patients with Ada and Miller Type 2 or 4 scapula fractures.
Methods:
Eleven Ada and Miller Type 2 or 4 scapula fractures in nine patients were treated with anatomical frame plate osteosynthesis. The mean follow-up time was 39.8 (12-77) months. The results were evaluated using the Herscovici score.
Results:
No complications, such as neurovascular injury, postoperative hematoma, infection, delayed wound healing, implant failure, delayed union, or nonunion occurred. Based on the Herscovici score, the results were excellent.
Conclusion:
Osteosynthesis with anatomical frame plates appears to be a safe method that allows early range of motion and that provides excellent results in Ada and Miller Type 2 or 4 scapula fractures.

