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Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi · Jan 2004
Comparative Study[Comparison of plate and Kirschner wire fixation in treatment of clavicular nonunion].
- Qing-qing Si, Ai-min Chen, and Chun-lin Hou.
- Department of Orthopedics, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, P. R. China 200003.
- Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2004 Jan 1; 18 (1): 18-20.
ObjectiveTo compare the results of plate and Kirschner wire fixation in treatment of nonunion of clavicular fracture.MethodsFrom September 1991 to January 2002, 19 patients (9 with plate and 10 with Kirschner wire) were treated. The results were evaluated by reduction, bone union time, recovery of joint function, pain, and correction of deformation.ResultsThe follow-up time was 6-23 months with an average of 11 months. Bone union occurred after a mean time of 11 weeks. In plate group, 7 patients gained excellent results, 1 good and 1 fair. In Kirschner wire group, 3 patients gained excellent results, 3 good, 3 fair and 1 poor. The result of plate is significantly better than that of Kirschner wire fixation(P < 0.05).ConclusionPlate fixation is a good simple method for treatment of nonunion of clavicular fracture.
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