Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Many treatment modalities have been used for the management of such fractures. The present study was conducted to assess outcome of clavicle fractures managed with locking plates. Materials & Methods: 110 patients of clavicle fractures of both genders underwent open reduction and internal fixation was done using a 3.5 mm locking plate with lateral extension. Pain was assessed using visual analogue scale (VAS). The functional outcome was assessed using disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) scoring. Results: Out of 110, males were 60 and females were 50. The mean VAS on day1st was 5.8, on day 3rd was 3.2 and on day 10th was 0. DASH at 2 months was 12.6 and at 6 months was 4.2. Functional outcome was excellent in 50, good in 30 and moderate in 30 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Compression plating resulted in better patient outcome in clavicle fractures.