Treatment of distal clavicle fracture with distal radius volar locking compression plate / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
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(6): 299-301, 2009.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the early clinical outcomes of the internal fixation with distal radius volar locking compression plate (LCP) in treatment of distal clavicle fracture.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Six patients with unilateral distal clavicle fractures, identified as type II according to Neer classification system, including 4 males and 2 females, were treated with open reduction and internal fixation using a distal radius volar LCP. Bone union was evaluated by routine X-ray radiography, and shoulder joint function were assessed by Constant score system.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All fractures achieved bone union at 6 to 8 weeks postoperatively, and Constant scores ranged from 95 to 100 at the postoperative 10 to 12 weeks.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Fixation of distal clavicle fracture with distal radius volar LCP demonstrates excellent effects of bone union with rarely early complications, thus providing a new technique to treat distal clavicle fracture.</p>
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Main subject:
Radius
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General Surgery
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Wounds and Injuries
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Bone Plates
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Clavicle
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Fractures, Bone
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Fracture Fixation, Internal
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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