This study compares two operative managements of midshaft clavicle fractures: intramedullary screw and plate fixation. In the past ten years, many studies have compared non operative management versus operative fixation and in particular plate fixation which has been well evaluated. But to date, there are only few retrospective studies that compares plate and intramedullary screw fixation and the knowledge about this last technique and its functional results is poor. The main objective of this study is to compare plate and intramedullary screw fixation, in term of functional results and rate of union. The hypothesis of this study is that there is superiority of plate over intramedullary screw fixation. The main evaluation criterion is the Constant Score at 3 months postoperatively.
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
The Constant Score
Timeframe: At 3 months