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Clavicle fractures are common among young people, generally as a consequence of car accidents, bike falls, and contact sports injuries. 15-20% of all clavicle fractures involve the lateral end of the bone. Thus, the distal clavicle fractures, in particular, have a high nonunion rate ranging from 21-33% when treated non-operatively, underscoring the usual advice for operative treatment. While significant research has been conducted on clavicle fractures and their treatment options, no definitive guidelines or optimal approaches have been established. Hence, this study aimed at assessing the clinical and radiological results of the two highly used surgical techniques, the Tension Band Wiring (TBW) and Hook plate ones, in addition to investigating the associated functional recovery and outcomes.


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Clavicle fractures are common among young people, generally as a consequence of car accidents, bike falls, and contact sports injuries. 15-20% of all clavicle fractures involve the lateral end of the bone. Thus, the distal clavicle fractures, in particular, have a high nonunion rate ranging from 21-33% when treated non-operatively, underscoring the usual advice for operative treatment. While significant research has been conducted on clavicle fractures and their treatment options, no definitive guidelines or optimal approaches have been established. Hence, this study aimed to assess the clinical and radiological results of the two highly used surgical techniques, Tension Band Wiring (TBW) and Hook plate ones, in addition to investigating the associated functional recovery and outcomes. Between August 2019 and 2022, An analytical retrospective comparative study was done on 38 patients (20 TBW and 18 Hook plate) diagnosed with a fracture of the lateral third of clavicle (Neer 2) and followed up for more than 12 months at Tishreen University Hospital, Lattakia, Syria. This research study included patients who met the following criteria: Patients with unstable distal third clavicle fracture (Neer type 2), aged between 18 and 65 years old. Nevertheless, Patients who had open fractures, pathological fractures, fractures associated with brachial plexus or pulmonary or vascular injury, acromioclavicular joint disruption, and musculoskeletal disease that affects the joint, were excluded. Preoperative shoulder x-rays in AP with (10-15) ° cephalic tilt (ZANCA View) and axillary view were taken. In addition, Basic lab tests were done for all patients on admission. this study used A.O Hook plate with (4-7) holes, (3.5) mm screws, and (12.15.18) mm of hook depth, 2 Kirschner-wires of (2.0) mm, and a stainless steel wire of (18) gauge in the TBW technique. Furthermore, Radiological assessment was performed immediately after surgery, followed by evaluations at 3, 6, 12, and 24-week intervals to monitor healing progress and implant positioning. Recorded complications included infection, non-union, mal-union, pin migration, hardware impingement, and stiffness. The outcome was assessed based on union status, time to fracture union, shoulder joint range of motion, ability to perform daily activities and return to pre-injury status ;


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NCT number NCT06395363
Study type Observational
Source Tishreen University
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Status Completed
Phase
Start date August 1, 2019
Completion date August 30, 2022

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