Comparison of dynamic and locked compression plates for treating midshaft clavicle fractures

Orthopedics
Yu-Cheng LaiJenn-Huei Renn

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the parameters of perioperative course and cost-effectiveness for patients with midshaft clavicle fractures treated by dynamic compression plates or locked compression plates.This retrospective, case-controlled study involved 54 patients with midshaft clavicle fractures who received dynamic compression plates (n=21) or locked compression plates (n=33) between January 2002 and December 2008. Indications for surgery included displacement or shortening >2 cm, comminuted fractures, and skin tenting. Patients with previous malunion, nonunion, multiple injuries of the shoulder girdle, or open fractures were excluded. Preoperative demographics showed no statistically significant differences between the 2 groups. Eighteen patients with dynamic compression plates and 28 patients with locked compression plates with postoperative follow-up >1 year were included for comparison. Statistical analyses for operative time, blood loss, complication rate, hospital stay, and union rate demonstrated no statistically significant difference between the 2 groups. The only statistically significant difference was a higher rate of plate removal requests in the dynamic compression plate group. Considering medical ...Continue Reading

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