Efficacy of minimally invasive reduction by semi-direct visual technique under “mobile window” versus open reduction and internal fixation using titanium plate for treating mid-clavicle fracture: a comparative study
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of minimally invasive reduction by semi-direct visial technique under “mobile window” and open reduction and internal fixation using titanium plate for treating mid-clavicle fracture. MethodsA total of 64 patients with mid-clavicle fracture were selected as subjects, and were divided into mobile window group and open reduction group according to the parity of admission number, with 32 cases in each group. The mobile window group received minimally invasive reduction using semi-direct visual technique under “mobile window” and internal fixation using titanium plate, while the open reduction group received open reduction and internal fixation using reconstruction and locking titanium plate. The surgical incision length, intraoperative blood loss, operative duration, postoperative complications, duration for fracture healing, the Constant-Murley shoulder function score at the last follow-up were recorded and compared between the two groups. ResultsShorter surgical incision [(3.9±0.4)cm vs. (9.9±1.2)cm], less intraoperative blood loss [(43.6±10.3)mL vs. (51.8±13.2)mL], longer operation duration[(67.2±8.8)min vs. (60.6±8.5)min], shorter duration for fracture healing [(10.8±1.1)weeks vs. (12.6±2.2)weeks] were observed in the mobile window group compared with the open reduction group (all P<0.05). There was no statistical difference in the Constant-Murley shoulder function score at the last follow-up between the two groups(P>0.05). According to the standard of Constant-Murley shoulder function score at the last follow-up, the curative effect of the mobile window group were evaluated as excellent, good and fair in 28 cases, 3 cases and 1 cases respectively, and the excellent and good rate was 96.9%; the curative effect of the open reduction group were evaluated as excellent, good and fair in 25 cases, 4 cases and 3 cases respectively, and the excellent and good rate was 90.6%. There was no statistical difference in curative effect between the two groups(P>0.05). ConclusionCompared with open reduction and internal fixation using titanium plate, minimally invasive reduction by semi-direct visual technology under “moving window” and internal fixation using titanium plate in the treatment of mid-clavicle fracture has the advantages of minimal invasion, satisfactory cosmetic effect, fast healing and definite curative effect. The patients can obtain early functional exercises and fast recovery. It is a recommendable therapy.