Management of lateral end clavicle fractures using lateral clavicle locking plate: A prospective study

Abstract

Background: The study was conducted to assess the functional outcome of clavicular lateral clavicle locking plate for displaced lateral end clavicle fractures using Constant Murley score. Materials and Methods: This study include total of 15 cases with displaced lateral end clavicle fractures satisfying the inclusion criteria treated with lateral clavicle locking plate. Patients were followed up at 1st month, 2nd month and 6th month, the functional outcome was assessed using Constant Murley score and the radiological outcome was also assessed.Results: In our study, 15 cases treated with lateral clavicle locking plate 6.7% of patients had excellent outcome and 66.7% had good outcome with plate backout and dislocation seen in6.7% of patients.Conclusion: locking plate have a good functional outcome for lateral end clavicle fractures. Addressing the coracoclavicular ligaments in case of lateral locking plate is of utmost importance in comminuted lateral end clavicle fractures.