FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF DISPLACED MIDCLAVICULAR FRACTURE FIXATION UTILISING PLATE OSTEOSYNTHESIS IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE OF TRIPURA
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 45
Abstract
BACKGROUND Clavicular fractures are common and frequent, and they account for 5-10% of all fractures with midshaft fractures comprising 80- 85%. Conservative methods were the mainstay of treatment previously, but recent trends indicate that surgical fixation in cases with displaced fractures gives better functional results, decreased rate of non-union and early recovery. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary care centre of Tripura between June 2016 and Nov 2017, where 27 cases of displaced midclavicular fractures were treated with open reduction and internal fixation with 2 different types of plates. Out of 27 cases, eight were fixed with reconstruction plates and 19 with anatomical locking compression plate. Follow-up was done at regular interval with a minimal follow-up of 6 months and maximum upto 16 months. Functional outcome was evaluated using Constant-Murley score. RESULTS Majority (81%) of the cases were males belonging to 20 - 30 years’ age group. 70% of the cases were under Robinson type 2B1 classification and rest were in 2B2. 25 (93%) fracture cases united within 12 weeks with a mean of 9.4 weeks, 1 case went into non-union with implant failure and 1 case into delayed union. In the minor post-operative complications, 3 cases complained of hypertrophic scar, 2 cases of incisional numbness and no case of wound infection was seen. Majority (81.4%) of the cases had excellent functional score, while only 3.7% cases showed poor score. CONCLUSION Surgical fixation in acute displaced midshaft clavicle fractures results in early union with decreased complications, giving excellent functional outcome and early return to work.
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Bhupes Sil, Sankar Debroy, Sandeep Kumar Deep
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