title: Anatomical frame plate osteosynthesis in Ada-Miller Type 2 or 4 scapula fractures.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the results of anatomical frame plate osteosynthesis in patients with Ada and Miller Type 2 or 4 scapula fractures.
  
  
  METHODS
  Eleven Ada and Miller Type 2 or 4 scapula fractures in nine patients were treated with anatomical frame plate osteosynthesis. The mean follow-up time was 39.8 (12-77) months. The results were evaluated using the Herscovici score.
  
  
  RESULTS
  No complications, such as neurovascular injury, postoperative hematoma, infection, delayed wound healing, implant failure, delayed union, or nonunion occurred. Based on the Herscovici score, the results were excellent.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Osteosynthesis with anatomical frame plates appears to be a safe method that allows early range of motion and that provides excellent results in Ada and Miller Type 2 or 4 scapula fractures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey. iesenkaya@hotmail.com
authors.forename: İrfan
authors.initials: İ
authors.lastname: Esenkaya
authors.forename: Koray
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ünay
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019990:Perioperative Care; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome