Chinese Journal Of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2012, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (5): 573-575.

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Anatomy of scapula and internal fixations in scapular fractures: analysis of curative effects

LI Jian-chi, HUANG Bi-liu, LIANG Jiang-sheng, TAN Jia-qun, XU Zi-qiang   

  1. Department of Orthopedics, Shunde Guizhou Hospital, Foshan 528305, China
  • Received:2012-05-12 Online:2012-09-25 Published:2012-09-29

Abstract:

Objective To explore surgical effects of different internal fixation on treating scapular fractures. Methods From July 2007 to January 2012,36 cases of scapular fractures treated with surgical fixation were summarized and analyzed. For all patients, 19 treated with ordinary steel, 15 with locking plate, and 2 with lag screw fixation. Results All patients were followed up, averagely (17.5±6.5) months. Nonunion was not happened. According to the Hardegger's evaluation, 24 cases were excellent, 7 good,4 better, and only 1 poor. The rate of excellent functional recovery was about 86.1%. Conclusions Accurate diagnosis of fracture type, detailed understand of anatomical features of scapula, optimal internal fixation, and early functional exercises, are key elements of functional recovery of scapular joint after surgical process.   

Key words: Scapula, Fracture, Internal fixation

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