scholarly journals A prospective study of functional outcome of closed displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures treated with intramedullary titanium elastic nail system

Author(s):  
Mallepogu Kiran Kumar ◽  
Rajana Siva Prasad

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Clavicle fractures are most common injuries in young and active individuals, especially those who participate in sports where high-speed falls (e.g., bicycling, motorcycles) or violent collisions (e.g., Football, hockey) are frequent. In contrast, in children and elderly, they are related to falls, and they account for approximately 2.6% of all fractures. The most common site of fracture is a middle-third shaft; it accounts for 80% of all clavicle fractures.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This was a prospective study carried in 20 patients with simple mid third clavicular fractures, who were treated with closed intra-medullary fixation with TENS nailing. Post-operatively range of movements, ability to get back to routine work were assessed and noted.  <strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> At the end of the study, all the 20 patients in the follow-up group with 14 male and 6 female patients. The mean age was 34.9 years (between 22-55 years) in the group. The mean time interval between injury and surgery was 3.55 days (range 1-6 days). All the patients are achieved clinical and radiological union at a mean of 8.6 weeks (range, 6-12 weeks).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Thus, the intramedullary fixation of a displaced midshaft clavicle fracture is a safe minimally invasive technique. The present study advises the use of minimally invasive antegrade titanium elastic nail for fixation of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. Although, for comminuted fractures plating remains the procedure of choice.</p>

2021 ◽  
pp. 81-83
Author(s):  
S. Kishore Babu ◽  
Pamu Bala Avinash ◽  
S. Rajeswara Rao

Background: Clavicle fracturesare common injuries in young individuals, mostly related to sports and road trafc accidents. In contrast, in children and elderly, they are related to falls, and account for approximately 2.6% of all fractures. A middle-third shaft clavicle fracture is the most common site( 80% of all clavicle fractures). Methodology: A study was carried out in 30 patients with simple middle third clavicular fractures who weretreated with closed intra-medullary xation with TENS nailing. Postoperatively range ofmovements,ability to get back to routine work were assessed and noted. Results :At the end of the study, 30 patients in the follow-up group with 21 male and 9 femalepatients taken. The mean age was 34.9 years noted. The mean time intervalbetween injury and surgery was 3.55 days (range 1–6 days). For all the patients the clinical andradiological union achieved at a mean of 8.6 weeks (Range, 6-12 weeks). seventeen out of the 30 patients had closednailing while thirteen patients (43%) required open reduction of their fracture. The average size of theexible titanium nail used was 2.5 mm (range, 2 - 3mm). Conclusion :The present study advise the use of minimally invasive antegradetitanium elastic nail for xation of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures as a safe minimally invasive procedure.


2020 ◽  
pp. 221049172097518
Author(s):  
Vineet Thomas Abraham ◽  
Chandrasekaran Marimuthu

Purpose: Fixation of displaced midshaft clavicle is well known to decrease nonunion, malunion and shoulder disability as compared to nonoperative treatment. This study was done to compare the clinical and functional outcome of group 1 clavicle fractures treated with anatomic locking plates (ALP) versus Titanium elastic nail (TEN). Methods: We studied patients presenting with displaced midshaft clavicle fractures treated with ALP or TEN. The study period was from Jan 2013 to Dec 2016. Patients were reviewed and at each visit clinical and radiological progress of union was noted, complications if any were noted, functional assessment was done using the quick Dash score and Constant Murley score. Results: A total of 116 patients met our inclusion criteria. 62 patients were treated with TEN and 54 with ALP. Bony union was achieved at an average of 11.8 weeks in the TENS group and 12.8 weeks in the ALP group post operatively and this was found to be significant. The mean postoperative Constant Murley score in the ALP and the TEN groups were 92.8 (range 80–97), and 93.7 (82–97) respectively. The mean postoperative quick dash score in the ALP and TEN groups were 2.48(range from 0 to 6.8) and 2.1 (range 0–9.1) respectively. Conclusion: Both Anatomical locking plate and TEN are good options for the treatment of non-comminuted mid clavicular fractures as they have a similar functional outcome. TEN nail insertion has the advantage of being minimally invasive, having a faster union time and may be recommended in midshaft clavicle fractures without comminution.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 647-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tabet A. Al-Sadek ◽  
Desislav Niklev ◽  
Ahmed Al-Sadek

BACKGROUND: Fractures of the clavicle are one of the most common fractures in modern orthopaedics and traumatology practice. Knowing the mechanism of trauma, and it's pathophysiological elements, it's clear distinction and it's individual features are essential to the development of more new and effective methods for their treatment, and the minimising of postoperative complications.AIM: The aim of this paper was to present the results of our patients treated with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO).MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between January 2011 and March 2013, 12 patients were treated with MIPO technique. The mean age was 47.5 years (range, 16-79 years). Outcomes and complications of clinical treatment were reviewed.RESULTS: All fractures healed within a mean period of 4.9 months (range, 2-10 months). Regarding complications, there was no occurrence of implant failure or deep infection. There were no nonunions, but one 79-year-old man had a delayed union. Almost of all the cases didn’t need bending of the plate. Seven plates were removed by their hopes. And there weren’t any cases that required new incisions.CONCLUSIONS: A pre-contoured plate anatomically configured to fit the clavicle was easier to apply. MIPO technique for midshaft clavicle fractures may be a good option.


2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 192-196
Author(s):  
Dr. Md. Shiraz Ali ◽  
Dr. Birender Kumar ◽  
Dr. ND Kachhap ◽  
Dr. Jacob Eapen ◽  
Dr. Sana Khurshid ◽  
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2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Anang Pangeni ◽  
Vikal Chandra Shakya

Introduction and Objective: Hydatid cyst of the liver is a fairly common parasitic condition. We present here a series of 9 patients with hydatid cyst of the liver managed by minimally invasive surgeryMaterials and Methods: It was a prospective study in patients presenting with hydatid cyst of the liver to Surgery Department who were managed laparoscopically from January 2013 to November 2015.Result: There were 9 patients (5 males and 4 females). The mean operative time was 124+32 minutes. One patient developed mild allergy in the form of skin rashes on 3rd postoperative day, and another patient developed cholangitis which resolved on conservative management. There was no conversion.Conclusion: Laparoscopic management of hydatid cysts is possible, and looks promising provided we have advanced energy sources.


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