Midshaft Clavicle Fractures: A retrospective review of Plate v’s Intramedullary Fixation. David Duckworth, Deborah Hermans RN
Filed Under Publications on Dec1
Introduction :
It is now generally accepted that displaced midshaft clavicle fractures benefit from internal fixation. Plating and intramedullary fixation have become the accepted methods of fixation. The purpose of this study was to see if one method of fixation of clavicle fractures has a lower complication rate and higher union rate compared to the [...]
Osteotomy and Internal Fixation of the Radial Head to correct a Malunion or Nonunion post Mason Type 11 Fractures: Clinical Outcome in 33 Cases.”
Filed Under Publications on Nov27
Introduction
Displaced Mason type II fractures of the radial head are often treated non-operatively. However it has been our experience that a number of patients with these injuries have an unsatisfactory result due to a malunion or nonunion of the radial head. The literature however does not address whether it is worthwhile [...]
“Limited Incision Plating of the Clavicle” – A new Surgical Technique David Duckworth and Nick Smith
Filed Under Orthopaedic Surgery, Publications on Nov19
Introduction: Methods of internal fixation of clavicle fractures include intramedullary devices and plate fixation. Intramedullary devices had the advantage of a smaller incision and therefore less paraesthesia distal to the scar. With more anatomical and less bulky plates we now have a surgical technique enabling one to fix clavicles through a [...]
Operative outcome of displaced medial-end clavicle fractures in adults
Filed Under Clavicle Injuries, Orthopaedic Surgery, Publications on Sep25
Operative outcome of displaced medial-end clavicle fractures in adults
Adrian K. Low, MBBS, David G. Duckworth, FRACS, and Desmond J. Bokor, FRACS, Sydney, Australia
The results following nonoperative treatment of displaced, medial end clavicle fractures is often unsatisfactory; but no study has yet reported the outcome of operative fixation of these fractures. [...]
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