Analysis of Treatment Results of Unstable Distal Clavicle Fractures Using Hook Plate

• DOI: 10.4055/jkoa.2014.49.5.374
• Publication Date: 2014-11-01T09:11:08Z
• Authors: Ho-Seung Jeon; Young-Kyun Woo; Seok-Ha Hwang; Seung-Pyo Suh; Seo-Goo Kang; Joon-Kyung Lee
• Keywords: Hook; Bony union

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the treatment results and complications in unstable distal clavicle fractures which were treated with a Hook plate, and, particular, compare functional before after removal plate. Materials Methods: We examined 20 cases patients who underwent plates bony union was obtained an fracture (Neer type II) from March 2009 December 2012. average follow-up period initial surgery 12 months (8-20 months). Plates removed at 18 weeks (ranged 10-36 weeks) fixation. University California Los Angeles (UCLA) Korean Shoulder Scoring System (KSS) scores used for clinical evaluation, plain radiographs radiological evaluation. Results: In 11.4 8-14 all patients. All showed limited range motion, mild pain, discomfort shoulder better UCLA KSS score when compared removal. Stress as major complication, united completely ‘figure 8’ bandage deep wound infection resolved repeated debridement antibiotic satisfactory results. Conclusion: plate considered be useful method because rigid fixation can obtained. However, there are some complications, such joint, Therefore, we think that soon possible if would desirable.