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Prospective study of clavicle fractures treated with precontoured locking compression plate

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Author Details : Anand Kumar*, Amar

Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2020

Article Page : 172-174

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijos.2020.033

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Abstract

Background and Objectives: Clavicle fracture is one of the most common fracture in human body. From
past many years its been treated conservatively with good results. This study is conducted to know role of
compression locking plate plate in unstable comminuted clavicle fracture.
Materials and Methods: We included 20patients in our study. All were subjected for surgical treatment
with LCP and followed up for 1 year. Study is conducted in period between January 2018 and January
2019.
Result: 17 patients out of 20 who were treated with Anatomic locking compression plate shows union
at average duration of 3 months (12 weeks). Delayed union was seen in 3 patients, plate loosening in one
patient and 3 patients had plate prominence.
According to Constant and Murley score after fracture union, 15 patients show excellent functional
outcome, 4 patients shown good outcome and fair outcome was seen in 1 patient.
Conclusion: Our study concluded that precontoured locking compression plates in unstable displaced
comminuted fractures in middle third of clavicle give fracture stability, allows early mobility and there by
prevents shoulder stiffness.

Keywords: Unstable, LCP (locking compression plate), Delayed unionUnstable.

How to cite : Kumar A , Amar, Prospective study of clavicle fractures treated with precontoured locking compression plate. Indian J Orthop Surg 2020;6(3):172-174

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