The treatment of clavicular shaft fractures with an innovative locked intramedullary device

摘要

Background: Displaced and shortened clavicular shaft fractures can be treated by intramedullary fixation; however, hardware migration and soft tissue irritation at the insertion site have complicated its use. The aim of this study was to determine whether the new Sonoma CRx intramedullary device (Sonoma Orthopedic Products Inc, Santa Rosa, CA, USA) could be used successfully to treat displaced and shortened clavicular shaft fractures and restore the functional capacity of shoulder without the development of secondary complications.