Ewha Med J.  1989 Jun;12(2):115-120. 10.12771/emj.1989.12.2.115.

Operative Treatment of Clavicle Fracture

• Wang JM

• KMID: 1965439
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12771/emj.1989.12.2.115

Abstract

Clinical studies have indicated that the non-operative treatment is the best method for clavicle fracture and the operative treatment may contribute to the development of non-union. But some clavicle fractures may be difficult to treat only by non-operative method. From March, 1980 to May, 1989, 42 patients with clavicle fractures were treated by open reduction and internal fixation with threaded steinmann pin and plate & screws at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Ewha Womans University Hospital. The results were as follows; 1) The avarage duration of union of fracture was 6.7 weeks. 2) By open reduction & internal fixation, gross deformity such as large bone hypertrophy, joint stiffness and shortening was minimized. 3) The plate & screws fixation is more satisfactory result than threaded steinmann pin fixation.

Keyword

Clavicle fracture; Open reduction; Internal fixation; Steinmann pin; Plate

MeSH Terms

Clavicle*
Congenital Abnormalities
Female
Humans
Hyperostosis
Joints