Mini-T Plate Fixation for Neer Type II Distal Clavicle Fracture

Yum,  Jae Kwang; Lee,  Sang Lim; Ra,  Ho Jong

doi:2009.12.1.1

Clin Shoulder Elb > Volume 12(1); 2009 > Article

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society 2009;12(1):1-6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5397/CiSE.2009.12.1.001 Published online June 30, 2009.

Mini-T Plate Fixation for Neer Type II Distal Clavicle Fracture

Jae Kwang Yum, Sang Lim Lee, Ho Jong Ra

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sanggye Paik Hospital, School of Medicine, Inje Univ., Seoul, Korea. honeybud@empal.com

Neer 분류 제 2형 원위부 쇄골 골절의 mini-T형 금속판 고정

염재광·이상림·라호종

인제대학교 의과대학 상계백병원 정형외과학교실

Abstract

PURPOSE
To evaluate and report the clinical and radiological outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation with a mini-T plate for unstable distal clavicle fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From December 2004 to July 2007, fifteen patients who had a fracture of the distal clavicle (Neer type II fracture) were treated with an open reduction and internal fixation using a mini-T plate. They were followed up for a minimum of one year and the clinical and radiological results were analyzed.
RESULTS
The average time to fracture union was 3.1(3~4) months. There were no complications, such as deep infection or fixation loss. The mean ASES score was 97 points (85~100points) at the last follow up period, and 14 patients had a full range of motion of the shoulder.
CONCLUSION
Open reduction and internal fixation with a mini-T plate for unstable distal clavicle fracture is a good surgical method with good clinical and radiological results.

Key Words: Distal clavicle; Fracture; Neer type II; Mini-T plate