Analysis of displaced middle third clavicular fractures treated by anatomical locking plate

Abstract

Introduction: Fracture of the clavicle is common, accounting for 5 to 12% of all fractures. Displaced mid shaft clavicle fractures are common and are usually treated non-operatively. Open reduction and fixation with anatomical locking plating offers rigid fixation, early functional restoration. Materials and Methods: The study performed in our hospital based totally on outcome of 25 cases of displaced mid third clavicular fractures, internally fixed through anatomical locking plate which was undertaken on the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Rajah MuthiahMedical College and Hospital, Annamalai University, Chidambaram. Results: Out of 25 cases 16 cases united in fourteen weeks and by way of 18 weeks all cases united besides one. In one case there was nonunion because of infection. In our study 22 patients back to day to day activities after 8 weeks and 3 Patients after 12 weeks. Conclusions: In our study open reduction and internal fixation of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures with anatomical locking plate have given fracture union and excellent outcome.