3.5 mm T-shaped LCP (Locking Compression Plate) Fixation for Unstable Distal Clavicular Fractures.
- Author:
Churl Woo LEE
1
;
Hee Chun KIM
;
Jae Young ROH
;
Young Su PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. arthrodoc@naver.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Distal clavicle;
Unstable fracture;
T-plate;
LCP
- MeSH:
Clavicle;
Humans;
Joints
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2008;11(1):41-45
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To review the clinical and radiological results after an open reduction and internal fixation with a T-shaped LCP for unstable distal clavicle fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From February 2005 to June 2006, ten patients with distal clavicle Neer type II fractures were treated with an open reduction and internal fixation with a T-shaped LCP. Bony union was identified by plain radiography. The clinical results were analyzed according to the UCLA scoring system. RESULTS: The mean time to fracture union was 9weeks and union was achieved in all cases. The mean UCLA score was 33.4 (30-35); excellent in 8 cases and good in 2 cases. In one case, loosening of one distal screw was occured and mild AC joint subluxation was observed in another case. CONCLUSION: 3.5 mm T-shaped LCP fixation is a useful technique for treating unstable distal clavicle fractures. This procedure provide stable fixation with no further AC joint injury.
