Young-Jin Ko; Chul-Hyun Park; Oog-Jin Shon; Jae-Sung Seo

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Comparison of Plate Versus Threaded K-wire for Fixation of Midshaft Clavicular Fractures: Young-Jin Ko, M.D., Chul-Hyun Park, M.D., Oog-Jin Shon, M.D., Jae-Sung Seo, M.D.; Journal of the Korean Fracture Society 2012;25(2):123-128.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2012.25.2.123
Published online: April 17, 2012

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.

Address reprint requests to: Oog-Jin Shon, M.D. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yeungnam University Hospital, 317-1, Daemyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu 705-717, Korea. Tel: 82-53-620-3640, Fax: 82-53-628-4020, ossoj@med.yu.ac.kr

• Received: December 23, 2011 • Accepted: January 24, 2012

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Abstract

Purpose
To compare clinical outcomes of the plate and threaded K-wire for fixation of midshaft clavicular fractures.
Materials and Methods
From 2005 Jan to 2009 May, medical records of 18 patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation with plate (group 1) and 13 others who underwent intramedullary fixation with threaded K-wire (group 2) were reviewed. The mean follow up periods were 21.9 and 18.9months. The Functional results were evaluated with The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score and Constant shoulder score. The statistical evaluation was assessed with Paired T-test, Chi-square test.
Results
The DASH score were 11.5±2.7 in group 1 and 12.4±4.3 in group 2. The constant shoulder score were 92.0±3.1 in group 1 and 87.1±2.8 in group 2. Length of surgical wound (cm) were 10.6±3.4 in group 1 and 4.8±1.5 in group 2. Postoperative pain and range of motion change were superior in group 1.
Conclusion
There was no significant difference between the two groups in functional and radiological results. But, there were patient's complaints about length of surgical wound in group 1 and hardware irritation in group 2.
Key words: Clavicle, Midshaft fracture, Plate, Threaded K-wire

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Fig. 1

Robinson's classification system for midshaft clavicular fractures.

Fig. 2

Postoperative pain change (^*statistically significant period).

Fig. 3

Postoperative range of motion change (A: abduction, F: flexion, ^*stastistically significant period).

Fig. 4

Metal failure cases using 3.5 mm locking compression plate reconstruction plate, AO. (A) Preoperation, (B) postoperation, (C) post operation day (POD) 2 weeks, (D) POD 3 months.

Fig. 5

Migration case using 2.8 mm threaded K-wire, AO. (A) Preoperation, (B) postoperation, (C) post operation day 3 months, (D) second postopation.

Table 1

Clinical outcomes

OP: Operational.

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Comparison of Plate Versus Threaded K-wire for Fixation of Midshaft Clavicular Fractures

J Korean Fract Soc. 2012;25(2):123-128. Published online April 30, 2012

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2012.25.2.123

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Comparison of Plate Versus Threaded K-wire for Fixation of Midshaft Clavicular Fractures

Fig. 1 Robinson's classification system for midshaft clavicular fractures.

Fig. 2 Postoperative pain change (*statistically significant period).

Fig. 3 Postoperative range of motion change (A: abduction, F: flexion, *stastistically significant period).

Fig. 4 Metal failure cases using 3.5 mm locking compression plate reconstruction plate, AO. (A) Preoperation, (B) postoperation, (C) post operation day (POD) 2 weeks, (D) POD 3 months.

Fig. 5 Migration case using 2.8 mm threaded K-wire, AO. (A) Preoperation, (B) postoperation, (C) post operation day 3 months, (D) second postopation.

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Comparison of Plate Versus Threaded K-wire for Fixation of Midshaft Clavicular Fractures

Table 1

Clinical outcomes

OP: Operational.

Table 1 Clinical outcomes

OP: Operational.