Early and intermediate results of conservatively and surgically treated lateral clavicular fractures

Between 1986 and 1988 67 patients with distal clavicular fracture were treated at the trauma hospital in Innsbruck. Depending on type of fracture conservative treatment (using a spica or other bandages) was performed in those cases without dislocation. Operation was necessary if coracoclavicular lig...

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Published inAktuelle Traumatologie Vol. 21; no. 4; p. 148
Main Authors Golser, K, Sperner, G, Thöni, H, Resch, H
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.08.1991
Subjects
Acromioclavicular Joint - diagnostic imaging
Acromioclavicular Joint - injuries
Acromioclavicular Joint - surgery
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Bone Plates
Clavicle - diagnostic imaging
Clavicle - injuries
Clavicle - surgery
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Bone - surgery
Humans
Ligaments, Articular - diagnostic imaging
Ligaments, Articular - injuries
Ligaments, Articular - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging
Radiography
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Summary:Between 1986 and 1988 67 patients with distal clavicular fracture were treated at the trauma hospital in Innsbruck. Depending on type of fracture conservative treatment (using a spica or other bandages) was performed in those cases without dislocation. Operation was necessary if coracoclavicular ligament was ruptured and dislocation of the distal clavicular end was found in X-rays. The most common practice was the use of K-wires and wire-loops. Plate fixation was necessary in one case of delayed fracture healing. No pseudarthrosis was seen in X-rays, mobility of the shoulder girdle was good and symptoms of pain were rare.
ISSN:0044-6173