Outcome of absolute fixation by 3.5mm superior locking plate for displaced diaphyseal fractures of clavicle

Abstract

The current study is a multi centre study done by both the surgeons in different tertiary care hospitals on thirty four patients, both the orthopedic surgeons followed the same operative protocols. It’s a prospective observational study of outcome of diaphyseal fractures managed by absolute fixation by 3.5 mm superiorly placed anatomically contoured locking plate. In case of comminuted fractures lag screws were also used in antero superior plane of clavicle. DASH (Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) Score was used to quantify the outcome. Regular follow-ups were done and our study showed a mean outcome of DASH score of 3.3 at 2 yrs.