Surgical treatment of lateral clavicle fractures associated with complete coracoclavicular ligament disruption: clinico-radiological outcomes of acromioclavicular joint sparing and spanning implants
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01/10/2012
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Distal clavicle fracture associated with complete coracoclavicular ligament disruption represents an unstable injury, and osteosynthesis is recommended. This study was performed (1) to retrospectively analyse the clinico-radiological outcomes of two internal fixation techniques, and (2) to identify and analyse radiographic fracture patterns of fracture that are associated with this injury. Conclusions: Internal fixation of this fracture pattern is associated with a high union rate and favorable clinical outcomes with both techniques. A combination of distal radius plate and ligament reconstruction device resulted in stable fixation and significantly lower reoperation rates, and should be used when fracture geometry permits (Types 1 and 2). |
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eng |
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Medknow Publications and Media |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30053458/page-surgicaltreatment-2012.pdf http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0973-6042.106224 |
Palavras-Chave | #acromio-clavicular joint #comminution #distal clavicular fracture #fracture patterns #hook plate #locking radius plate #ultrasound |
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Journal Article |