Objectives: To describe the pattern of clavicle fractures and to evaluate the results of surgical
treatment for clavicle fractures.
Patients and methods: This retrospective study included 38 cases of clavicle fractures who were
treated by open reduction internal fi xation at Hanoi Medical University Hospital between January 2008
and June 2013.
Results: The ratio of male to female was 1.5/1. Average age was 42.0 years. Simple fractures (no
intermediate fragments) are most common with 65.8% of patients. Middle third fractures accounted for
92.1% of patients. Bone union rate was 100%. The surgical results were excellent in 94.7% and good in
5.3% of cases according to Constant Score.
Conclusion: Open reduction internal fi xation of clavicle fractures had good results. All patients were
satisfi ed with the results.
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Published on: Nov 24, 2017 Pages: 23-25
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DOI: 10.17352/ojor.000012
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