Prospective study of management of fracture midshaft clavicle with titanium elastic nailing system (Tens)

Abstract

Background: Midclavicular fracture are most common type of clavicular fracture and there are recent trend to Fixtion of this factures. this is prospective study to evaluate the result of tens in midclavicular fractures. Material and Methods: Study of 33 (23 male & 10 female) consecutive patient of midclavicular fracture treated by tens and follow up done for radiological and functional evaluation at 4, 8,12, 16 weeks. Result: The average follow up of 13 weeks and union achieved in all 33 cases. length of incision, hospital stay, blood loss, operation time were less significant. there medial Protusion of nail in 4 patient that requires medial trimming of nail, one case of open reduction was got infected treated by early implant removal. no other significant complication were observed. Conclusion: In our hand tens provide good restoration of Clavivular length and allow early mobilization of extremity to got normal range of movements also good cosmetic appearance.