Palmar locking plate of distal radius fixation in treatment of sternoclavicular joint dislocation or proximal clavicle fractures

Objective To investigate the effect of palmar locking plate of distal radius fixation on sternoclavicular joint dislocation or proximal clavicle fracture. Methods Three patients with sternoclavicular joint dislocation and seven patients with proximal clavicle fractures were treated by open reduction,palmar locking plate of distal radius fixation. Results All the ten patients were followed up.There was no neurovascular injury,hemopneumothorax,internal fixation failure,redislocation or other complications.The anatomical structure as well as appearance and function were restored.Postoperative X-ray films showed no dislocation.All cases were scored by Rockwood after the operation to assess the curative effect,with 9 cases of excellent and 1 case of good. Conclusion Palmar locking plate of distal radius fixation in treating sternoclavicular joint dislocation or proximal clavicle fractures has superiority over other methods with more stability,less risk and small chances of cardiovascular injury.It is an effective method in treating sternoclavicular joint dislocation or proximal clavicle fractures.