Open AccessScrew Intramedullary Elastic Nail Fixation In Midshaft Clavicle Fractures
Author(s) -
Wasudeo Gadegone,
Vijayanand Lokhande
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.434
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3727
pISSN - 0019-5413
DOI - 10.4103/ortho.ijortho_381_16
Subject(s) - intramedullary rod , medicine , clavicle , surgery , fixation (population genetics) , nail (fastener) , population , materials science , environmental health , metallurgy
Surgical stabilization of displaced midshaft clavicle fracture can be achieved by an intramedullary nail or plate. When intramedullary nail is used, one of the dreaded complications is the migration of nail. We have used a screw intramedullary device with screw mechanism at one end which can get hold in the medial cancellous bone, thus preventing chances of nail migration. The aim of our study was to evaluate the clinical outcome following elastic stable screw intramedullary nailing for the fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures.