Aims. Distal third
Background. A number of studies have described the epidemiological characteristics of
Twenty fresh-frozen
Purpose. In a previously published multicenter randomized clinical trial it was shown that young patients (16–60 years-old) with displaced mid-shaft
Purpose: To document outcomes and patient satisfaction in relation to the incision used following
Purpose. Plating remains the most widely employed method for the fixation of displaced diaphyseal
Aims. The aim of this study was to compare biomechanical properties of pre-contoured plate fixation using different screw fixation modes in a mid-shaft
Purpose. The evolution of locked anatomical clavicular plating in combination with evidence to suggest that fixation of
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Background. This is a continued assessment of the effectiveness of a locked intramedullary device in the treatment of acute
Fracture of the clavicle is common and comprise 4% of all adult fractures. The incidence appears to be increasing owing to several factors, including the occurrence of many more high velocity vehicular injuries and an increase in popularity of contact sports. The most common side site for occurrence of
This prospective evaluation of early experience using this technique. Patients with fracture of the distal clavicle were surgically treated with clavicular hook plate fixation. They were reviewed clinically and radiographically by one observer. 12 patients, 7 male, 5 female, were treated in our unit. Mean age (34.7) range 25–60 years. 10 were the results of low velocity injury. 9 were treated within one week of injury. 3 were treated at 13, 14 and 16 weeks post injury. Mean hospital stay 2.7 range 2–5 days. All patients healed, 10 within 12 weeks. All resumed full activity by 24 weeks. 2 had superficial wound infection, treated successfully with oral antibiotics without implant removal. One had a seroma, which resolved spontaneously. One patient developed limitation of movement at 20 weeks ultrasound confirmed impingement. Plate was removed and patient regained full range of movement after six weeks. No implant fracture or loosening was observed. Based on experience to date the clavicular hook plate is a safe and reliable method of fixation. Relatively simple implant with good results. Allows early mobilisation and has little complication.
Aims. The management of mid-shaft
Aims. The aims of this network meta-analysis (NMA) were to examine nonunion rates and functional outcomes following various operative and nonoperative treatments for displaced mid-shaft
Aim. The number of operatively treated
Implant removal after clavicle plating is common. Low-profile dual mini-fragment plate constructs are considered safe for fixation of diaphyseal
Abstract. Aim. The aim of this study was to present the results of treatment of displaced lateral