Stability of mid-shaft clavicle fractures after plate fixation versus intramedullary repair and after hardware removal
2014
Purpose
Operative treatment for middle-third clavicle fractures has been increasing as recent data has demonstrated growing patient dissatisfaction and functional deficits after non-operative management. A controlled biomechanical comparison of the characteristics of locked intramedullary (IM) fixation versus superior pre-contoured plating for fracture repair and hardware removal is warranted. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to investigate potential differences between these devices in a biomechanical model.
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