Abstract
This study describes a minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis technique to treat acute displaced clavicular midshaft fractures using anterior-inferior plating. The technique assesses the fracture via a medial window and a lateral window without opening the fracture area itself. A 3.5-mm locking reconstruction plate is applied to fix the clavicle fracture, and reduction is achieved with a joystick technique using 2 threaded k-wires. The clinical outcomes of 19 patients with clavicle midshaft fractures treated using this technique are also described.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | e92-e96 |
Journal | Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2013 |
Keywords
- Anterior-inferior plating
- Clavicular midshaft fracture
- Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis