title: Results of the Bosworth method for unstable fractures of the distal clavicle.
abstract: Eleven consecutive Neer's type II unstable fractures of the distal third of the clavicle were treated by open reduction and internal fixation, using a temporary Bosworth-type screw. In all cases, fracture healing occurred within 10 weeks. Shoulder function was restored to the pre-injury level. A Bosworth-type screw fixation is a relatively easy and safe technique of open reduction and internal fixation of type II fractures of the distal third of the clavicle.
authors: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hokkaido Central Hospital for Social Health Insurance, Japan.
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Yamaguchi
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Arakawa
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Kobayashi
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome