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.
Dr. Imran Jan, Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Ganai, 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