Clavicle ORIF

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72 Route 17 North
Paramus, NJ 07652

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2025 Hamburg Turnpike
STE C, Wayne, NJ 07470

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3799 US-46
#207, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Clavicle ORIF

Clavicle ORIF (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation) in Wayne, Paramus, and Parsippany NJ

Hardware is used to correct significantly displaced or comminuted clavicle fractures.

Surgical management of midshaft clavicle fractures is usually warranted when there is >15mm of significant shortening, 100 percent displacement, or significant comminution, especially in pediatric patients involved in high-demand activities. It has been shown that in pediatric patients 10 years and older with these fracture patterns, the use of an elastic stable intramedullary nail leads to less pain during recovery, increased patient satisfaction, and less time immobilized.

There are two options to consider when surgical management is decided. The first is fixing the bone with a plate and screws that lie on top of the bone. This will provide a secure and adequate reduction, although it does require stripping of muscle off the bone where the plate will rest. The plate and screws also require an extensive incision over the majority of the clavicle so it can be positioned properly. The patient may be able to feel the plate after surgery and it can potentially be bothersome when wearing a backpack, purse, or anything that puts pressure on the collarbone. A clavicle plate often needs to be removed with a second surgery due to the irritation it causes. Despite the drawbacks of using a clavicle plate and screws, it may be the best option if the fracture is significantly comminuted or in multiple pieces.

The second option is fixing the bone with a clavicle nail. A clavicle nail sits inside the bone in the intramedullary canal. This eliminates the need to strip down muscle overlying the clavicle. The surgery is done through three small incisions. The hardware is placed inside the bone and cannot be felt by the patient after surgery. The clavicle nail also eliminates the irritation that patients sometimes experience from straps and backpacks. The clavicle nail rarely needs to be removed after surgery.

Clavicle ORIF (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)​​

The second option is fixing the bone with a clavicle nail. A clavicle nail sits inside the bone in the intramedullary canal. This eliminates the need to strip down muscle overlying the clavicle. The surgery is done through three small incisions. The hardware is placed inside the bone and cannot be felt by the patient after surgery. The clavicle nail also eliminates the irritation that patients sometimes experience from straps and backpacks. The clavicle nail rarely needs to be removed after surgery.

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