Table 2.
Radiographic assessment of the fractures
| Refracture (n = 20) | No refracture (n = 258) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixation device | 0.270 | ||
| Dynamic compression plate | 20 (100%) | 241 (93.4%) | |
| Locking compression plate | 0 | 16 (6.6%) | |
| Wires used? | 0.193 | ||
| Yes | 6 (30%) | 50 (19.4%) | |
| No | 14 (70%) | 208 (80.6%) | |
| Interfragmentary screws used? | 0.154 | ||
| Yes | 4 (20%) | 94 (36.4%) | |
| No | 16 (80%) | 164 (63.6%) | |
| AO/OTA classification | 0.965 | ||
| 15.2A | 3 (15%) | 38 (14.7%) | |
| 15.2B | 15 (75%) | 189 (73.3%) | |
| 15.2C | 2 (10%) | 31 (12.0%) | |
| Robinson classification | 0.910 | ||
| 2A1 | 0 | 2 (0.8%) | |
| 2A2 | 1 (5%) | 23 (8.9%) | |
| 2B1 | 15 (75%) | 186 (72.1%) | |
| 2B2 | 4 (20%) | 47 (18.2%) | |
| Clavicular length (mm) | 15.0 ± 1.4 (12.9–17.5) | 16.1 ± 1.4 (12.1–19.3) | 0.002 |
| Bone diameter at the fracture site (mm) | 1.14 ± 0.23 (0.81–1.79) | 1.25 ± 0.19 (0.73–1.64) | 0.021 |
| Callus formation | 0.567 | ||
| Yes | 1 (5%) | 10 (3.9%) | |
| No | 19 (95%) | 248 (96.1%) |
All values are mean ± standard deviation (range) or n (%)