[Surgical treatment for complicated clavicle fracture]

A review of 78 patients (43 males, 25 females), aged 17-62, operated on for complicated fracture of the clavicle served to present indications and surgical techniques for this treatment. The use of a metal plate allows for stable fixation of the fracture, thus further management of patients with concomitant thoracic, pulmonary, or spinal injuries does not require plaster cast immobilization. Inaccurate fracture fixation with compression screw as being unstable necessitates plaster cast immobilization. Coexisting shoulder dislocation has been primarily managed surgically.