Study of results of clavicle fractures treated with clavicle plating in adults according to dash score
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Clavicle fractures are common injuries in young, active individuals which were treated conservatively with a sling or figure of 8 brace. In the present study, we have treated displaced clavicle fractures with open reduction and internal fixation using anatomical locking clavicle plate. Materials and Methods: All the patients were evaluated clinically according to DASH SCORING and radiologically at 5 months post operatively Results: In majoring of the patient, fractures were united within 7 to 8 weeks. Mean union time is 7.3 weeks. Majority had FINAL DASH SCORE abound 32. All 20 patients had full range of motion at final follow up without any limitation Discussion: Result of previous studies compared with present study Conclusion: Precontoured Anatomical Locking Clavicle Plate is preferred for the treatment of displaced or non united clavicle fractures with better functional outcome and faster recovery compared to other modes of treatment.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Yogesh C Patel, Dr. Alizayaagam N Hasan, Dr. Pinkal H Thakkar
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- EP ID EP487195
- DOI 10.22271/ortho.2018.v4.i2n.138
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