T Plate Fixation for Unstable Fracture of Distal Clavicle.
10.12671/jkfs.2006.19.3.329
- Author:
Ho Jung KANG
1
;
Kwan Kyu PARK
;
Hong Kee YOON
;
Hyung Keun SONG
;
Soo Bong HAHN
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Distal clavicle;
Unstable fracture;
T plate
- MeSH:
Classification;
Clavicle*;
Humans;
Radiography
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2006;19(3):329-334
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To review clinical and radiological results after open reduction and internal fixation with T plate for unstable distal clavicle fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From July. 1999 to December 2002, nine patients with distal clavicle Neer type II fractures were treated by open reduction and internal fixation with T plate. The bony union was confirmed by plain radiography. The clinical results were analyzed according to the classification by Kona et al. RESULTS: Average time to fracture union was 8 weeks in all cases. The functional results were as follows: excellent in 7 cases and good in 2 cases. Screw loosening occurred in one case, but bony union was achieved. CONCLUSION: We recommend T plate fixation as another treatment method for unstable distal clavicle fractures.
