A systematic review of plate versus intramedullary fixation in the treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures

2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Barlow ◽  
J Beazley ◽  
D Barlow
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Hoogervorst ◽  
Tess van Dam ◽  
Nico Verdonschot ◽  
Gerjon Hannink

Abstract Background An alternative to the current gold standard in operative treatment of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures (DMCF) using plate osteosynthesis, is internal fixation by means of intramedullary fixation devices. These devices differ considerably in their specifications and characteristics. The aim of this systematic review is to generate an overview of functional outcomes and complications in the management of DMCF per available intramedullary device.Methods A systematic review was conducted to identify all papers reporting functional outcomes, union rates and/or complications using an intramedullary fixation device for the management of midshaft clavicle fractures. Multiple databases and trial registries were searched from inception until February 2020. Meta-analysis was conducted based on functional outcomes and type of complication per type of intramedullary fixation device. Pooled estimates of functional outcomes scores and incidence of complications were calculated using a random effects model. Risk of bias and quality was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias and ROBINS-I tools. The confidence in estimates were rated and described according to the recommendations of the GRADE working group.Results Sixty-seven studies were included in this systematic review. The majority of studies report on the use of Titanium Elastic Nails (TEN). At 12 months follow up the Titanium Elastic Nail and Sonoma CRx report an average Constant-Murley score of 94.4 (95%CI 93-95) and 94.0 (95%CI 92-95) respectively (GRADE High). The most common reported complications after intramedullary fixation are implant-related and implant-specific. For the TEN, hardware irritation and protrusion, telescoping or migration, with a reported pooled incidence 20% (95%CI 14-26) and 12% (95%CI 8-18), are most common (GRADE Moderate). For the Rockwood/Hagie Pin, hardware irritation is identified as the most common complication with 22% (95%CI 13-35) (GRADE Low). The most common complication for the Sonoma CRx was cosmetic dissatisfaction in 6% (95%CI 2-17) of cases (GRADE Very low). Conclusion Although most studies were of low quality, good functional results and union rates irrespective of the type of device are found. However, there are clear device-related and device-specific complications for each. The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis can help guide surgeons in choosing the appropriate operative strategy, implant and informing their patient.


2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 579-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Marijn Houwert ◽  
Frans-Jasper Wijdicks ◽  
Charlotte Steins Bisschop ◽  
Egbert-Jan Verleisdonk ◽  
Moyo Kruyt

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Hoogervorst ◽  
Tess van Dam ◽  
Nico Verdonschot ◽  
Gerjon Hannink

Abstract Background An alternative to the current gold standard in operative treatment of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures using plate osteosynthesis, is internal fixation by means of an intramedullary fixation device. These devices differ considerably in their specifications and characteristics and an adequate evaluation of their clinical results is warranted. Methods A systematic review was conducted to identify all papers reporting functional outcomes, union rates and/or complications using an intramedullary fixation device for the management of midshaft clavicle fractures. Multiple databases were searched from inception until January 2018. Meta-analysis was conducted based on functional outcomes and type of complication per type of intramedullary fixation device. Pooled estimates of functional outcomes scores and incidence of complications were calculated using a random effects model. Results Fifty-eight studies were included in this systematic review. The majority of studies report on the use of Titanium Elastic Nails (TEN). At 12 months follow up the titanium elastic nail and Sonoma CRx report an average Constant-Murley score of 94.2 (96%CI 93.2-95.3) and 93.4 (95%CI 92.1-94.7) respectively. The most common reported complications after intramedullary fixation are implant-related and implant-specific. For the TEN, hardware irritation and protrusion, telescoping or migration, with a reported pooled incidence of 20% (95%CI 14-27) and 13% (95%CI 9-20), are major contributors to the total complication rate. For the Rockwood/Hagie Pin, hardware irritation is identified as the most common complication with 21% (95%CI 11-35). The most common complication for the Sonoma CRx was cosmetic dissatisfaction in 7% (95%CI 2-22) of cases. Conclusion Although most studies were of low quality, in general, good functional results and union rates irrespective of the type of device are found in the reviewed literature. However, there are clear device-related and device-specific complications for each. The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis can help guide surgeons in choosing the appropriate operative strategy, implant and informing their patient.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Hoogervorst ◽  
Tess van Dam ◽  
Nico Verdonschot ◽  
Gerjon Hannink

Abstract Background: An alternative to the current gold standard in operative treatment of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures using plate osteosynthesis, is internal fixation by means of an intramedullary fixation device. These devices differ considerably in their specifications and characteristics and an adequate evaluation of their clinical results is warranted.Methods: A systematic review was conducted to identify all papers reporting functional outcomes, union rates and/or complications using an intramedullary fixation device for the management of midshaft clavicle fractures. Multiple databases and trial registries were searched from inception until February 2020. Meta-analysis was conducted based on functional outcomes and type of complication per type of intramedullary fixation device. Pooled estimates of functional outcomes scores and incidence of complications were calculated using a random effects model. Risk of bias and quality was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias and ROBINS-I tools. The confidence in estimates were rated and described according to the recommendations of the GRADE working group.Results: Sixty-seven studies were included in this systematic review. The majority of studies report on the use of Titanium Elastic Nails (TEN). At 12 months follow up the Titanium Elastic Nail and Sonoma CRx report an average Constant-Murley score of 94.4 (95%CI 93-95) and 94.0 (95%CI 92-95) respectively. The most common reported complications after intramedullary fixation are implant-related and implant-specific. For the TEN, hardware irritation and protrusion, telescoping or migration, with a reported pooled incidence 20% (95%CI 14-26) and 12% (95%CI 8-18), are major contributors to the total complication rate. For the Rockwood/Hagie Pin, hardware irritation is identified as the most common complication with 22% (95%CI 13-35). The most common complication for the Sonoma CRx was cosmetic dissatisfaction in 6% (95%CI 2-17) of cases. Conclusion: Although most studies were of low quality, in general, good functional results and union rates irrespective of the type of device are found in the reviewed literature. However, there are clear device-related and device-specific complications for each. The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis can help guide surgeons in choosing the appropriate operative strategy, implant and informing their patient.Level of Evidence IV


2013 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frans-Jasper Wijdicks ◽  
Marijn Houwert ◽  
Peter Millett ◽  
Egbert Verleisdonk ◽  
Olivier Van der Meijden

Injury ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. S21-S26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gareth Chan ◽  
Zelimir Korac ◽  
Matija Miletic ◽  
Dinko Vidovic ◽  
Joideep Phadnis ◽  
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