A study on functional and radiological outcome in precontoured locking plate fixation for displaced lateral end of clavicle fractures

Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2

Abstract

Materials and methods: In this prospective study 20 patients (15 male, 5 female) with a displaced lateral end of clavicle fractures (Neer type II) were evaluated with a mean follow –up of 11 months. Analysis included functional and subjective outcome, radiological outcome and complications.

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Dr. S Ramanathan, Dr. S Mohan Kumar

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  • EP ID EP500501
  • DOI 10.22271/ortho.2017.v3.i2b.19
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Dr. S Ramanathan, Dr. S Mohan Kumar (2017). A study on functional and radiological outcome in precontoured locking plate fixation for displaced lateral end of clavicle fractures. International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences, 3(2), 99-109. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-500501