Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part A (2023)

Titanium elastic nail system (TENS) in displaced clavicle midshaft fractures

Author(s):

Dr. Imran Jan, Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Ganai and Dr. Maryia Shafiki

Abstract:
Introduction: Out of all fractures in adult, clavicle fractures accounts 3-5%. These fractures are usually managed conservatively but with changing trends the surgical management (plating) has been put into practice widely. TENS has been a recent alternative new technique of fixation. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the minimally invasive method- TENS for the management of displaced midshaft non comminuted clavicle fractures.
Materials and Methods: The study included total of 22 patients with displaced midshaft clavicle fracture. There were 16 males and 6 females. The mean age was 31.9 years. Most surgeries were done within 24 to 48 hrs. Patients were followed for 9 months. The union was assessed Clinico-Radiologically.
Results: Average follow up was 9 months. 100% union was achieved. Clinical union occurred in 3-6 weeks, while radiographic union was achieved in 5-8 weeks. There was no postoperative infection in this study.
Conclusion: TENS is safe and minimally invasive, needs lesser operative time and showed faster functional recovery with greater patient satisfaction with cosmosis.

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How to cite this article:
Dr. Imran Jan, Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Ganai and Dr. Maryia Shafiki. Titanium elastic nail system (TENS) in displaced clavicle midshaft fractures. Nat. J. Clin. Orthop. 2023;7(2):01-04. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/orthor.2023.v7.i1b.398