Manufacture and clinical application of a double-threaded intramedullary nail for clavicle fracture

Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of the self-developed double-threaded intramedullary nail internal fixation for the treatment of clavicle fractures.Methods 12 patients with clavicle fractures received internal fixation by double-threaded intramedullary nail,improved by traditional threaded intramedullary nail.Results All patients were followed up for 3 to 6 months.All the fractures were healed,and the healing time was three to six months.Comprehensive assessment of the efficacy in accordance with the X-ray and partial recovery: excellent in 11 cases,and good in 1.Conclusions Dual-threaded intramedullary nail fixation for treatment of clavicle fracture has the advantages of simple manipulation,reliable fixation,high healing rate,few complications and cost-effective.The result of preliminary clinical trial has been good.