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Open Reduction and Tunneled Suspensory Fixation for Lateral End of Clavicle Fractures: Surgical Technique
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February 20, 2022
Unstable distal end clavicle fractures are associated with significant rates of nonunion and poor functional ...
read more ↘ outcomes. Surgical treatment is paramount for unstable fracture patterns; however, treatment options are various with each having their advantages and drawbacks. Recently, suture-based coracoclavicular fixation techniques utilizing suture buttons have been implemented with high union rates, satisfactory shoulder function, and low rates of complications. In this report, we demonstrate a modified fixation of unstable lateral clavicle fractures. Our technique entailed open reduction and suspensory coracoclavicular fixation through using suture anchors and suture button devices with supplemental acromioclavicular suspensory fixation.
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read more ↘ outcomes. Surgical treatment is paramount for unstable fracture patterns; however, treatment options are various with each having their advantages and drawbacks. Recently, suture-based coracoclavicular fixation techniques utilizing suture buttons have been implemented with high union rates, satisfactory shoulder function, and low rates of complications. In this report, we demonstrate a modified fixation of unstable lateral clavicle fractures. Our technique entailed open reduction and suspensory coracoclavicular fixation through using suture anchors and suture button devices with supplemental acromioclavicular suspensory fixation.
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