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KMID : 0386420060190030329
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Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2006 Volume.19 No. 3 p.329 ~ p.334
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T Plate Fixation for Unstable Fracture of Distal Clavicle
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Kang Ho-Jung
Park Kwan-Kyu
Yoon Hong-Kee
Song Hyung-Keun
Hahn Soo-Bong
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Distal clavicle, Unstable fracture, T plate
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