Surgical fixation of clavicular fractures outcome and complications
Medical Forum Monthly. 2015; 26 (2): 41-43
in English
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ABSTRACT
To determine the outcome of K-wire fixation of Clavicular fracture in terms of union rates and complication profile. Retrospective case series study. This study was carried out at DHQ teaching hospital Abbottabad and Mansehra from March 2009 to Feb 2011. Forty five adult patients with displaced mid clavicular fractures treated with K-wire fixation in a standard Supine position were included in this study. Out of 45 patients, non union occurred in only two, Implant failure occurred in the same two cases. Most of the complications were of minor nature consisting of superficial wound infection 2, delayed union 4 and pin prominence at insertion site 10. No major nerve or vascular injuries occurred. Intra medullary K-wire fixation of displaced mid clavicular fracture with protection in early post operative period is a safe and simple procedure, achieving good union rates without major complications
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Bone Wires
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Retrospective Studies
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Fractures, Bone
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Patient Outcome Assessment
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Fracture Fixation
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Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Med. Forum Mon.
Year:
2015
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