Muthu S, Annamalai S, Kandasamy V. Lateral clavicle fracture-plating options and considerations. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(6): 1039-1044 [PMID: 38464924 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i6.1039]
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Sathish Muthu, DNB, MS, Assistant Professor, Research Associate, Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Research Group, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore 641045, Tamil Nadu, India. drsathishmuthu@gmail.com
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Orthopedics
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Sathish Muthu, Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Research Group, Coimbatore 641045, Tamil Nadu, India
Sathish Muthu, Department of Biotechnology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore 641021, Tamil Nadu, India
Sathish Muthu, Department of Orthopaedics, Government Karur Medical College, Karur 639004, Tamil Nadu, India
Saravanan Annamalai, Department of Orthopaedics, Government Thiruvallur Medical College, Thiruvallur 631203, Tamil Nadu, India
Velmurugan Kandasamy, Department of Orthopaedics, Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai 600010, Tamil Nadu, India
Author contributions: Muthu S performed the conceptualization, data curation, data analysis, manuscript writing, and revision of the manuscript; Annamalai S performed the data analysis, manuscript writing, and revision of the manuscript; Kandasamy V performed data analysis, manuscript writing, and revision of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Sathish Muthu, DNB, MS, Assistant Professor, Research Associate, Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Research Group, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore 641045, Tamil Nadu, India. drsathishmuthu@gmail.com
Received: October 19, 2023 Peer-review started: October 19, 2023 First decision: December 19, 2023 Revised: December 21, 2023 Accepted: January 12, 2024 Article in press: January 12, 2024 Published online: February 26, 2024
Abstract
Clavicle fractures are among the most prevalent types of fractures with numerous treatment strategies that have evolved over time. In the realm of lateral-third clavicle fracture management, several surgical methods are available, with plate and screw constructs being one of the most frequently employed options. Within this construct, numerous choices exist for fixing the fracture. This editorial provides an overview of the common plate options utilized in the management of distal third clavicle fractures underscoring the critical considerations and approaches that guide clinicians in selecting the most appropriate fixation techniques, considering the complex landscape of clavicle fractures and their challenging management.
Core Tip: The common options utilized in the management of the lateral end of the clavicle remain plate and screw construct. Among the myriad options available, anatomical precontoured locking plates with and without coracoclavicular suture reconstruction remain the commonly used implant. However, considering the cost and ease of molding non-locking reconstruction plates, hook plates have also been used. Among the plate positions, both superior and anterior placement provide similar clinical outcomes with their advantages and disadvantages.
