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All of them received intramedullary fixation treated with ELIN, 22 were males and 16 females. The mean age of the patients was 54\u2009years. There were twenty right\u2010side and 18 left\u2010side clavicular fractures. Radiographs were taken to assess the fracture type: 21 were type A, 16 type B, and one type C. General anesthesia or cervical block was given to all patients. A small incision of 3\u20135\u2009cm was given only to those who needed mini\u2010open reduction. The administration of ELIN and reduction of the fracture was made sure with a C arm machine. After a follow\u2010up of 8 to 33\u2009months, the clinical outcomes were assessed and evaluated. The constant scores and disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand questionnaire (DASH) were used to determine the outcomes and functional status of the patients. The study was done accordingly to the guidelines provided by the ethics committee.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Mean operation time was 25.63\u2009min. Mean follow\u2010up time was 16.5\u2009months. The rate of closed reduction and open reduction was 84% and 16% respectively. There was no shortening of the clavicle. There was no breakage of the nail, though bending of the nail occurred in one patient. Superficial skin infection occurred in three patients at insertion points or the nail tip which was embedded subcutaneously. Skin erosion with nail exposure occurred in a patient with no significant infection. All the other patients had excellent shoulder function. A mini scar was observed in seven patients all the other patients had no scar. Asymmetry was observed in three patients. The mean Constant score was 98.47 and the mean DASH score was 1.55 at the last follow\u2010up. 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