Evaluation of Clavicle Shortening in Clavicle Fractures Treated with “ARM Sling” Or “figure of Eight Bandage”
Journal Title: Journal of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Background: Clavicle is the most common bone to fracture in humans. It is mainly managed by conservative treatments unless surgical intervention is must. Two main conservative options for clavicle fracture treatment are “Arm Sling” and “Figure of Eight Bandage”. These conservative methods may lead to shortening of clavicle which according to some studies may be related to shoulder dysfunction. This study measures and compares clavicular shortening in cases of clavicular fracture after treatment with “Arm Sling” or “Figure of Eight Bandage”. Material And Methods: This study was conducted on the patients of clavicle fracture coming to orthopaedic OPD/casualty at MGM medical college and hospital, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai. Total of 100 cases (50 each group) were included in this study, during the period of two year (May 2015 to May 2017). Total of 73 males and 27 females were included in this study. All clavicle lengths were measured after radiological union was seen using PACS system and was compared to normal side to measure shortening. Result: This study shows average shortening of 1.4cm (1.0-1.8cm) in males treated with broad “arm sling” as compared to 1.8cm (1.7-2.10cm) shortening when treated with “figure of eight bandage”. Similarly there is average shortening of 1.6cm(1.10-1.7cm) shortening in females treated with broad “arm sling” as compared to 1.7cm(1.5-2.0cm)treated with “figure of eight bandage”. Conclusion: In this study, patients showed lesser shortening of clavicle with “arm sling” as compared to “figure of eight bandage” which may have better results according to other studies comparing clavicle length with shoulder function.
Authors and Affiliations
Rahul Kadam, Ashok Ghodke, Abhishek Gupta, Abhay Chhallani, Ankit Agrawal, Ritesh Sawant
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