Is there a need for standardized postoperative X-rays after operative treatment of clavicular fractures?

Buenter, I R; Kremo, Valérie; Schelbert, Philipp; Veelen, Nicole M. van; Diwersi, Nadine; Knobe, Matthias; Link, Bjoern-Christian; Babst, Reto; Beeres, Frank J. P.; Wall, Bryan Joost Marinus van de

doi:10.1007/s00068-021-01802-0

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“…All patients followed a similar postoperative protocol in both hospitals with the only difference being that hospital A routinely performed postoperative X-rays (AP and a perpendicular tangential view) within the first 72 h after surgery. For hospital B, the intra-operative X-rays were sufficient [ 16 ]. These differences were the result of natural variation in postoperative protocols.…”

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Does plate position influence the outcome in midshaft clavicular fractures? A multicenter analysis

Buenter,

Kremo,

Beeres

et al. 2024

Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg

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Purpose To date, it remains unclear whether superior or anterior plating is the best option for treating midshaft clavicular fractures. The aim of this study was to compare both techniques with regard to the incidence of implant removal due to implant irritation, risk of complications, time to union, and function. Methods In this retrospective cohort study, all midshaft clavicular fractures treated operatively between 2017 and 2020 in two hospitals in Switzerland were analyzed. The participating hospitals differed with regard to their standard practice; one offered superior plating only, while the other predominantly employed an anterior plate. The primary outcome was the incidence of implant removal for irritation. Secondary outcomes were time to union, complications, re-interventions, and range of motion during the follow-up period of at least 6 months. Results In total, 168 patients were included in the study of which 81 (48%) received anterior plating and 87 (52%) superior plating. The overall mean age was 45 years (SD 16). There was no significant difference between anterior and superior plating with regard to implant removal (58.5% versus 57.1%, p = 0.887), infection (5.7% versus 1.8%, p = 0.071), and time to union (median 48 weeks versus 52 weeks, p = 0.643). Data on range of motion were available in 71 patients. There was no significant difference in anteflexion (median 180 degrees anterior versus 180 degrees superior) and abduction (median 180 degrees anterior versus 180 degrees superior) between the two groups. Conclusion This retrospective cohort study did not find sufficient evidence to recommend one implant position over the other for midshaft clavicular fractures with regard to removal due to irritation. Time to union was similar and Infections were equally rare in both groups. Notably, a considerable number of patients in both groups had their implants removed due to irritation. Larger prospective studies are needed to determine how much plate position contributes to the occurrence of irritation and whether other patient or implant-related factors might play a role. Until this is clarified, implant position should be based on surgeons preference and experience.

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