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KMID : 0858320090120010001
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Journal of the Korean Shoulder Elbow Society
2009 Volume.12 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.6
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Mini-T Plate Fixation for Neer Type II Distal Clavicle Fracture
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Yum Jae-Kwang
Lee Sang-Lim
Ra Ho-Jong
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Abstract
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Purpose: To evaluate and report the clinical and radiological outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation with a mini-T plate for unstable distal clavicle fractures.
Materials and Methods : From December 2004 to July 2007, fifteen patients who had a fracture of the distal clavicle (Neer type II fracture) were treated with an open reduction and internal fixation using a mini-T plate. They were followed up for a minimum of one year and the clinical and radiological results were analyzed.
Results: The average time to fracture union was 3.1(3~4) months. There were no complications, such as deep infection or fixation loss. The mean ASES score was 97 points (85~100points) at the last follow up period, and 14 patients had a full range of motion of the shoulder.
Conclusion: Open reduction and internal fixation with a mini-T plate for unstable distal clavicle fracture is a good surgical method with good clinical and radiological results.
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KEYWORD
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Distal clavicle, Fracture, Neer type II, Mini-T plate
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