Surgical treatment of lateral clavicle fractures associated with complete coracoclavicular ligament disruption: clinico-radiological outcomes of acromioclavicular joint sparing and spanning implants


Autoria(s): Bhatia, Deepak N.; Page, Richard S.
Data(s)

01/10/2012

Resumo

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).

Identificador

http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30053458

Idioma(s)

eng

Publicador

Medknow Publications and Media

Relação

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
Tipo

Journal Article