The clinical analysis of distal clavicle resection influence on the clavicle functions

Objective To study the distal clavicle resection influence on the clavicle function(Head and neck and shoulder range of motion).Methods From 2005 to 2010,37 cases of the distal clavicle fracture,fracture and dislocation of acromioclavicular and acromioclavicular arthritis were surgically treated by using distal clavicle resection.There were 9 cases in which distal clavicle conminuted fracture,acromioclavicular joint fracture-dislocation in 23 cases,5 cases of acromioclavicular arthritis.Different cases of the above methods using different surgical treatment.Results 37 patients were obtained followed up of an average of 1 year.Activity in patients with head and neck and shoulder joint activities to achieve the basic or normal,and the contralateral shoulder function were compared,there was no significant difference.Conclusion The head and neck and shoulder range of motion depends on the location and stability of the clavicle,distal clavicle resection did not affect the function of the clavicle.