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Treatment of Midshaft Clavicle Fractures: Application of Local Autograft With Concurrent Plate Fixation

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Currently, open reduction-internal fixation using contoured plates or intramedullary nails is considered the standard operative treatment for midshaft clavicle fractures because of the immediate rigid stability provided by the fixation device. In addition, autologous iliac crest bone graft has proved to augment osteosynthesis during internal fixation of nonunion fractures through the release of osteogenic factors. The purpose of this article is to describe a surgical technique developed to reduce donor-site morbidity and improve functional and objective outcomes after open reduction-internal fixation with autologous bone graft placement through local autograft harvesting and concurrent plate fixation.

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2016.02.008

Authors: Erik L. Slette, Jacob D. Mikula, Travis Lee Turnbull, Thomas R. Hackett

Institutions: Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Steadman Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975