Treatment of distal clavicle fracture with distal radius volar locking compression plate

Objective:To observe the early clinical outcomes of the internal fixation with distal radius volar locking compression plate(LCP) in treatment of distal clavicle fracture. Methods:Six patients with unilateral distal clavicle fractures,identified as typeⅡaccording to Neer classification system,including 4 males and 2 females,were treated with open reduction and internal fixation using a distal radius volar LCP.Bone union was evaluated by routine X-ray radiography,and shoulder joint function were assessed by Constant score system. Results:All fractures achieved bone union at 6 to 8 weeks postoperatively,and Constant scores ranged from 95 to 100 at the postoperative 10 to 12 weeks. Conclusion:Fixation of distal clavicle fracture with distal radius volar LCP demonstrates excellent effects of bone union with rarely early complications,thus providing a new technique to treat distal clavicle fracture.