Figure of Eight Bandage Versus Arm Sling for Treating Middle third Clavicle Fractures in Adults
Published: 2021-07-06
Page: 204-221
Issue: 2021 - Volume 4 [Issue 1]
S. V. Gowtam *
Department of Orthopaedics, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra – 415539, India.
Rahul Sharma
Department of Orthopaedics, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra – 415539, India
Swapnil Chitnavis
Department of Orthopaedics, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra – 415539, India.
Vibhu Pratap Singh
Department of Orthopaedics, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra – 415539, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Clavicle fractures make 2 to 5 % of skeletal injuries; in adult age group. While treating fractures of clavicle, primary aim is to restore the shoulder activity to status before the injury; and guide towards healing with minimal residual deformity; with minimal pain and near normal shoulder range of movements. The study was conducted at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, over a period of 40 months; in 100 patients.
Keywords: Middle 1/3rd shaft clavicle fractures, figure of eight bandage, arm sling