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Mini-invasive intramedullary pin vs. locking compression plate for midshaft clavicle fractures
October 2017
Mini-invasive intramedullary pin vs. locking compression plate for midshaft clavicle fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Prospective randomized study comparing results of fixation for clavicular shaft fractures with intramedullary nail or locking compression plate
Int Orthop. 2017 Jan;41(1):173-17Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
75 patients with Robinson type 2B1-2 displaced midshaft clavicle fractures were included in this trial to compare outcomes using a minimally invasive intramedullary nail technique or a standard locking compression plate. Patients were evaluated over a minimum 12-month follow-up period and outcomes included operative time, fluoroscopy time, length of surgical incision, amount of clavicle shortening...
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