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Journal of Orthopedic Education

Volume  3, Issue 2, Jul-Dec 2017, Pages 214-218
 

Original Article

Clinical Profile of Patients with Fractures of Middle Third of Clavicle

Ramesh C.G.1, H.S. Chandrashekhar2

1Senior Resident, Department of Orthopedics, ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR, Rajajinagar, Bengalauru, Karnataka 560010, India. 2Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Sanjay Gandhi institute of Trauma and Orthopedics, Bengalauru, Karnataka 560011, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/joe.2454.7956.3217.15

Abstract

Introduction: A weak spot in the clavicle is present at the midclavicular region, which accounts for most fractures occurring in this region. Numerous muscular and ligamentous forces act on the clavicle, and knowledge of these differing forces is necessary to understand the nature of displacement of clavicle fractures and why certain fracture patterns tend to cause problems if not reduced and surgically stabilized. Methodology: Patients of the age 18-60 years having closed fracture ofthe clavicle who are admitted were taken up for study after obtaining their written informed consent. The study was done in the Department of Orthopaedics. Results: Direct injury occurred in 12 patients (60%),among which 5 patients (25%) were due to road traffic accident and 7 patients (35%) were due to fall from bike. Six patients (30%) due to simple fall on shoulder and 2 patients (10%) due to indirect injury by fall on outstretched hand. Conclusion: Type 2 middle third fracture type-2B1 occurred in majority of patients.

Keywords: Clavicle; Middle Fracture; Displaced Fracture. 


Corresponding Author : Ramesh C.G., Senior Resident, Department of Orthopedics, ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR, Rajajinagar, Bengalauru, Karnataka 560010, India.