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01.02.2006 | Original Paper
Fractures of the distal third of the clavicle treated by hook plating
verfasst von:
A.D. Tambe, P. Motkur, A. Qamar, S. Drew, S.M. Turner
Erschienen in:
International Orthopaedics
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Ausgabe 1/2006
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Abstract
We retrospectively assessed the union and shoulder function following hook plate fixation in 18 patients with Neer type 2 fractures of the lateral end of the clavicle. The average age was 40 (range 22–62) years, and the mean follow-up was 25 (range 6–48) months. Fifteen patients had acute fractures and the rest were non-unions. Complications included two non-unions, one following a deep infection. There were no iatrogenic fractures. Acromial osteolysis was seen in five patients who had their plates in situ. The average pain score at rest was 1 (range 0–4), and the average pain score on abduction was 2.2 (range 0–5). The average Constant score was 88.5 (range 63–100). Patients were asked to rate their shoulder function; three rated it as normal, 11 as nearly normal and one as not normal. Hook plate fixation appears to be a valuable method of stabilising Neer type 2 fractures of the clavicle, resulting in high union rates and good shoulder function. These plates need to be removed after union to prevent acromial osteolysis.