[Locking, multidimensional plate osteosynthesis of midshaft clavicle fracture]
M Dezulovic1, R Stangl, M Muenzberg
1Abteilung für Unfall-, Schulter- und Wiederherstellungschirugie, Orthopädisch-Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Krankenhaus Rummelsberg, Rummelsberg 71, 90592, Schwarzenbruck, Deutschland.
Background:
The goal of this consecutive, retrospective clinical follow-up study was to analyse the quality of treatment with a multidimensional, anatomical locking plate osteosynthesis after comminuted clavicle shaft fracture (Robinson 2B).
Patients And Methods:
Of 38 operated patients, 35 were examined after locking plate osteosynthesis, with a median follow-up of 32 months (11-65). Four patients had suffered a 2B1 Robinson fracture and 31 patients a 2B2 Robinson fracture. The clinical and functional results were determined based on the standard clinical examination of the shoulder, the Constant and DASH scores, an analogue visual scale and a patient survey.
Results:
The clinical examination yielded a mean DASH score of 1.25, a mean Constant score of 98 and a mean VAS score on the visual analogue scale of 0.4 (with a range of 0-6). Neither nonunion nor implant failure was observed. We did, however, have one case of infection of the soft tissue.
Conclusion:
The treatment of comminuted shaft fractures of the clavicle by means of a multidimensional locking plate is a safe treatment option that includes early functional postoperative care with free range of motion.
