Open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of the clavicle in adults in terms of functional and radiological outcome in the valley of Kashmir

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the functional and clinical outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation of Clavicular fractures in valley of Kashmir. Methods: This study was conducted in Skims Medical College from October 2010 to October 2019 and 30 subjects were studied. All of the patients were treated by ORIF. Results: The patients in our study ranged in age from 19-55 years, with a mean age of 30. 93 years at the time of surgery. Of all the patients in our study, 21 patients were males and 9 were females. Of the 30 patients, 14 patients had fractured their right clavicle, whereas 16 had fractured their left clavicle. The average Quick Dash score at 12 weeks was 3.779 and at 24 weeks was 1.44. A total of 6 patients suffered from complications related to the procedure. Dysesthesia occurred in 4 patients and hardware irritation in 2 patients. Conclusion: Clavicle fractures have since long been considerd as benign injuries, with a good outcome if treated conservatively. However, several reports now challenge this view, and there has been a resurgence of interest in operative treatment for fractures that are displaced, comminuted, or that display significant shortening.