Evaluation of outcome of surgically treated displaced clavicle fractures

Clavicle fracture is the most frequent trauma of scapular girdle, and involves midshaft in 4 out 5 cases. Non-displaced clavicle fractures whatever location are usually managed non-operatively. Rare open or associated with neurovascular complications surgically. High-energy (floating shoulder, shoulder impaction, multiple trauma) may be surgically, on a case-by-case basis [1, 2]. This was prospective study where 50 patients attending Outpatient, casualty admitted from January to December 2018 were studied. Totally underwent reduction plate fixation followed up for period 6 months date admission analyzed both clinically using Constant Murley scoring system radiologically serial radiographs. more common right side; about 60% 40% had left side. The majority due road traffic accidents which constituted 80%, while fall rest 20%. Of fractures, 40 cases this simple comminuted segmental fracture. All regular X rays taken. Union defined as complete cortical bridging between distal proximal fragments. achieved union determined by surgeon after radiographic evaluation. displaced united 9 weeks butterfly fragment required 13 15 weeks. There no instances nonunion.