Comparative analysis of functional outcome of anatomical precontoured locking plate versus reconstruction plate in the management of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures.

Surgical management of fresh middle third clavicle fractures with anatomical precontoured locking plate provided stable fixation, faster union, and better functional outcome compared with the reconstruction plating. Anatomical plate had the advantage of less soft tissue stripping, and there is less need for lag screw fixation of the plate for fracture stability as precontoured plate itself provides a rigid construct.