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Hung LW, Lu HY, Chen TY, Wang TM, Lu TW. Residual kinematic deviations of the shoulder during humeral elevation after conservative treatment for mid-shaft clavicle fractures. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1413679. [PMID: 39183820 PMCID: PMC11341403 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1413679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
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Despite residual functional deficits clinically observed in conservatively treated mid-shaft clavicle fractures, no study has reported a quantitative assessment of the treatment effects on the kinematics of the shoulder complex during functional movement. Using computerised motion analysis, the current study quantified the 3D residual kinematic deviations or strategies of the shoulder complex bones during multi-plane elevations in fifteen patients with conservatively treated mid-shaft clavicle fractures and fifteen healthy controls. Despite residual clavicular malunion, the patients recovered normal shoulder kinematics for arm elevations up to 60° in all three tested planes. For elevations beyond 60°, normal clavicle kinematics but significantly increased scapular posterior tilt relative to the trunk was observed in the patient group, leading to significantly increased clavicular protraction and posterior tilt relative to the scapula (i.e., AC joint). Slightly different changes were found in the sagittal plane, showing additional changes of increased scapular upward rotations at 90° and 120° elevations. Similar kinematic changes were also found on the unaffected side, indicating a trend of symmetrical bilateral adaptation. The current results suggest that shoulder kinematics in multi-plane arm elevations should be monitored for any compromised integrated motions of the individual bones following conservative treatment. Rehabilitation strategies, including muscle strengthening and synergy stability training, should also consider compensatory kinematic changes on the unaffected side to improve the bilateral movement control of the shoulder complex during humeral elevation.
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- Li-Wei Hung
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Sports Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Health Science and Wellness Research Center, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Li H, Xu K, Liu D, Zhang W. Application of 3D printing in internal fixation of recurrent clavicle fracture after malunion: A case report. Asian J Surg 2024; 47:3742-3743. [PMID: 38734555 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.04.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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- Hailong Li
- Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China
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- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116000, China
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- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116000, China
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- Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China.
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Campbell BR, Petrucelli PM, Kearns KA. Outcomes following fixation of distal clavicle fractures utilizing arthroscopically assisted coracoclavicular ligament stabilization with a suspensory endobutton and cerclage tape. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2024; 4:393-397. [PMID: 39161466 PMCID: PMC11331726 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2024.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
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Background Distal one-third clavicle fractures are frequently unstable and often require surgical fixation due to high rates of nonunion. Many common methods of fixation have high rates of union but are associated with hardware discomfort and need for secondary surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of a fixation technique involving arthroscopically assisted open reduction internal fixation of unstable distal clavicle fractures via a coracoclavicular (CC) suspensory endobutton and cerclage tape. Methods This was a retrospective case series evaluating patients who underwent fixation of unstable distal clavicle fractures via arthroscopically assisted CC stabilization by a single fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow surgeon between 2020 and 2022. Demographic and injury-related data were collected via chart review. Preoperative and postoperative radiographs were reviewed to evaluate for signs of radiographic union. Primary outcome measures included fracture union, complications, and need for additional procedures. Patients were also contacted via telephone to obtain American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores. Results Six patients were eligible for inclusion in this study with a mean age of 52.8 ± 14.0 and a mean follow-up of 2.0 years (range 1.6-2.7 years). Mean American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores were 86.2 ± 21.8 (range 52-100). There were no postoperative complications, signs of symptomatic hardware, or need for secondary surgery at the final follow-up among this cohort of patients. All patients had achieved and maintained full radiographic union at a mean radiographic follow-up of 5.5 months (range 2.0-12.9 months). Conclusion Arthroscopically assisted CC stabilization of distal clavicle fractures demonstrated high union rates while limiting complications or need for secondary hardware removal. Further analysis on a larger scale is recommended to determine long-term outcomes and direct comparison to other surgical techniques.
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- Benjamin R. Campbell
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Woo SH, Bae JY, Jung SW, Choi MH, Kang SW. Usefulness of double plate fixation after failed ORIF for clavicle shaft fracture. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2024; 34:2373-2377. [PMID: 38598169 PMCID: PMC11291517 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-024-03927-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of double plate fixation for failed clavicle shaft fracture surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS We analyzed 14 patients who underwent double plate fixation due to plate failure after clavicle shaft fracture surgery from March 2016 to March 2021. The study used 3.5 mm locking compression plates for superior clavicle and anterior reconstruction in all patients. In addition, moldable allograft bone was used to fill the bone defect. Clinical and radiological evaluation was performed immediately, at 2 and 4 weeks, and 3, 6, 9, and 12 months postoperatively. The visual analog scale (VAS), University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder scale, and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scores and range of motion of the shoulder were evaluated as clinical results. For radiological evaluation, anteroposterior, caudal, and cephalad views of both clavicles were used. Successful bone union was defined as complete adjoining of the fracture site through callus formation. RESULTS Successful bone union was achieved in all patients, and the mean time to bone union was 16.7 ± 1.2 weeks (range, 12-24 weeks). Statistically significant improvement in forward flexion and external and internal rotation was observed from 135.5° ± 6.3, 45.2° ± 5.3, and 13° ± 2.3 preoperatively to 157.0° ± 9.3, 68.7° ± 6.3, and 9.8° ± 3.1 at the final follow-up, respectively. The VAS score improved from an average of 6.2 ± 2.8 preoperatively to 1.3 ± 0.7 at the final follow-up, which was statistically significant (P = 0.018). In addition, the ASES score significantly increased from a mean of 52.1 ± 6.3 points preoperatively to 83.6 ± 7.8 points at the final follow-up (P = 0.001). The average UCLA shoulder score was 16.7 ± 1.4 and 31.4 ± 2.2 points preoperatively and at the final follow-up, respectively, which was statistically significant (P = 0.001). CONCLUSION Double plate fixation has shown good results after failed open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for clavicle shaft fractures. Therefore, in complicated situations after ORIF, double plate fixation is considered a surgical treatment option.
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- Seung Hun Woo
- Department of Orthopedics, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, 20 Geumo-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan, 626-770, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedics, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, 20 Geumo-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan, 626-770, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedics, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, 20 Geumo-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan, 626-770, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive and Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
- Office of Public Healthcare Service, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedics, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, 20 Geumo-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan, 626-770, Republic of Korea.
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Takatori N, Uchiyama Y, Shimpuku E, Imai T, Watanabe M. Comparative clinical outcomes and radiological images of clavicle hook plate versus Scorpion Plate® for unstable distal clavicle fractures. J Orthop Sci 2024:S0949-2658(24)00103-9. [PMID: 38897850 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2024.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although various surgical methods are available for unstable distal clavicle fractures, consensus remains lacking on the optimal technique. Therefore, the present retrospective study aimed to compare the clavicle hook plate and Scorpion Plate® in terms of clinical outcomes and radiological findings for unstable distal clavicle fractures. METHODS Fifty-seven patients with unstable distal clavicle fractures who underwent treatment using a clavicle hook plate (Group H; 28 patients) or Scorpion Plate® (Group S; 29 patients) were included in the present study. No patients received additional augmentation and all were followed-up for >1 year (mean follow-up, 28 months). Clinical outcomes were operation time, bleeding volume, complications, range of motion (ROM) at 6 months after surgery and final follow-up, and clinical scores (Constant-Murley score and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder score). Radiological outcomes assessed were coracoclavicular distance (CCD), difference in CCD between affected and non-affected sides (ΔCCD), and acromioclavicular subluxation ratio (%ACS) from plain X-rays. The χ2 test and Mann-Whitney U test were used to compare each outcome. RESULTS Complications were seen in 3 shoulders (10.7%) in Group H. ROM was significantly worse in Group H at 6 months postoperatively, but no significant differences between groups were evident at final follow-up. Moreover, no significant differences in clinical outcomes were seen between groups. In terms of radiological results, Group H showed greater improvement in CCD and ΔCCD than Group S. Further, %ACS was significantly worse in Group S. CONCLUSIONS The clavicle hook plate allows reconstruction of a more anatomical position than the Scorpion Plate®, but carries a greater risk of complications. Conversely, the Scorpion Plate® has a low risk of complications, but acromioclavicular subluxation remains. However, no significant differences in ROM or clinical outcomes were apparent at final follow-up.
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- Naoki Takatori
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawacho, Hachiojishi, Tokyo 192-0032, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgical Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Iseharashi, Kanagawa 259-1143, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai University Hachioji Hospital, 1838 Ishikawacho, Hachiojishi, Tokyo 192-0032, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgical Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Iseharashi, Kanagawa 259-1143, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgical Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Iseharashi, Kanagawa 259-1143, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgical Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Iseharashi, Kanagawa 259-1143, Japan
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Timilsina K, Bhatta OP, Bhetwal P, Ghimire S, Paudel S, Pokharel RK. Bipolar fracture of clavicle mimicking fracture dislocation of sternoclavicular joint: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2024; 118:109632. [PMID: 38581940 PMCID: PMC11015464 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE Bipolar fractures involving segmental fractures of the lateral and proximal clavicles are exceptionally rare, with only isolated cases documented in the literature. Such fractures may easily be overlooked during the initial presentation. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of a 35-year-old male with deformation in the middle segment of the clavicle following a road traffic accident (RTA). On radiography, the injury was initially thought to be a lateral clavicle fracture combined with sternoclavicular joint dislocation but was later changed to a bipolar clavicle fracture intraoperatively. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course with excellent functional outcomes 14 months after surgery. CLINICAL DISCUSSION A bipolar clavicle fracture is the result of direct trauma to the shoulder region commonly following RTA. Bipolar injuries can be diagnosed based on clinical findings and radiographic evaluation using plain X-rays and aided by computed tomography (CT) scans in doubtful scenarios. With a paucity of guidelines regarding the management of bipolar clavicle fractures most reported cases have been managed operatively with open reduction and internal fixation using locking plates and screws. CONCLUSIONS Due to its rarity, bipolar clavicle fractures can be easily missed, necessitating a high index of suspicion and detailed evaluation of suspected cases. Appropriate initial and definitive management through operative fixation can lead to optimal outcomes.
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- Krishna Timilsina
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Nepal
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Nepal
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Nepal
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Nepal
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La Banca V, Lima GHV, Vigano AVP, Gonzalez FF, Schaffhausser HDL, Almeida LHO, Nascimento LGP, Murachovsky J, Ikemoto RY. Complications and clinical outcomes with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) technique for midshaft clavicle fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JSES Int 2024; 8:257-267. [PMID: 38464441 PMCID: PMC10920130 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Background Clavicle fractures are among the most common upper limb fractures in adults, with the midshaft region being the most frequently affected site. Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) has emerged as an alternative to the traditional open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) technique, offering potential advantages. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review to explore the results of this technique in the existing literature, with emphasis on the occurrence of surgical complications and functional outcomes and also to provide a comprehensive comparison of MIPO and ORIF in the management of midshaft clavicle fractures. Methods We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the complication incidence and clinical outcomes of MIPO for midshaft clavicle fractures. We searched PubMed/Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Scopus, the Cochrane Database of Controlled Trials, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews databases without language or date restrictions. Studies focusing on midshaft clavicle fractures treated with MIPO were included, while other clavicle fractures and nonclinical studies were excluded. The risk of bias was assessed using the Methodological Index for Nonrandomized Studies criteria and the Risk of Bias Tool 2 Cochrane tool. Data synthesis included qualitative analysis, and if applicable, quantitative analysis and meta-analysis. Adherence to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines ensured reporting quality. Results A total of 107 studies were initially identified, after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 22 studies were included for data extraction. These studies involved the evaluation of 714 clavicles treated with the MIPO technique. Of the 714 MIPO cases, 11 cases of implant failure, 5 nonunions, 2 infections, and 28 cases with neurological impairment were observed. Quantitative analysis comparing MIPO with ORIF revealed that MIPO had significantly shorter surgery time (mean difference -12.95, 95% confidence interval [-25.27 to -0.63], P = .04) and lower occurrence of numbness (odds ratio 0.29, 95% CI [0.15-0.56], P = .0002) compared to ORIF. Time to bone union, functional outcomes, and other complications were similar between MIPO and ORIF at the final follow-up. An overall moderate risk of bias was found across the studies. Conclusion The MIPO technique yields good and comparable results to ORIF for midshaft clavicle fractures. Additionally, the MIPO technique may offer advantages such as reduced surgical time and lower chances of neurological impairment.
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- Vitor La Banca
- Disciplina de Ortopedia - Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil
- Instituto Brasil de Tecnologia da Saúde, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Disciplina de Ortopedia - Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil
- Hospital Ipiranga, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Disciplina de Ortopedia - Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil
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- Disciplina de Ortopedia - Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil
- Hospital Ipiranga, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Carroll PJ, Gaafer M, O'Briain D, Hynes D, Flannery O, Mullett H, O'Shea K. Glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis is not associated with clavicle fractures in a large arthroplasty cohort. J Orthop 2024; 48:68-71. [PMID: 38106625 PMCID: PMC10724473 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2023.11.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Introduction A recent study based on a large osteological collection reported an association between clavicle fractures and osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint. No clinical study has yet addressed this potential association. Other radiographic parameters such as the critical shoulder angle have been associated with the risk of glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis. The primary outcome of this study was to determine if there is an association between glenohumeral joint arthritis and clavicle fractures. The secondary outcome was to determine the association between critical shoulder angle and glenohumeral joint arthritis in our patient cohort. Methods We retrospectively analysed 572 consecutive shoulder arthroplasty surgeries. Osteoarthritis was the indication for 343 shoulder arthroplasties. 229 shoulder arthroplasties were performed due to another diagnosis such as trauma or fracture, cuff arthropathy, or revision surgery. Three fellowship trained consultant shoulder surgeons assessed the pre- and post-operative radiographs of all patients. Results A clavicle fracture was suspected in 5/343 (1.5 %) shoulder arthroplasties performed due to osteoarthritis and 5/229 (2.1 %) shoulder arthroplasties performed for another diagnosis. Interobserver variability was assessed using a Fisher Exact test and showed no significant relationship between osteoarthritis and a fracture of the clavicle (p = 0.531). Critical shoulder angle results correlated with the previously published literature regarding critical shoulder angle and osteoarthritis and rotator cuff arthropathy. Conclusion Clavicle fractures were not associated with glenohumeral osteoarthritis in our patient cohort of shoulder arthroplasty patients. Critical shoulder angle results were consistent with published literature. Further research in the form of prospective long term studies are needed to establish if any association exists between clavicle fractures and osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint. Level of evidence Level III. Retrospective analysis.
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- Patrick J. Carroll
- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Cappagh Rd, Northside, Dublin 11, D11 EV29, Ireland
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 YN77, Ireland
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Cappagh Rd, Northside, Dublin 11, D11 EV29, Ireland
- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Surgery Clinic, Northwood Ave., Santry, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Cappagh Rd, Northside, Dublin 11, D11 EV29, Ireland
- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Surgery Clinic, Northwood Ave., Santry, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Cappagh Rd, Northside, Dublin 11, D11 EV29, Ireland
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Cappagh Rd, Northside, Dublin 11, D11 EV29, Ireland
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Cappagh Rd, Northside, Dublin 11, D11 EV29, Ireland
- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Surgery Clinic, Northwood Ave., Santry, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Cappagh Rd, Northside, Dublin 11, D11 EV29, Ireland
- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Blackrock Clinic, Rock Rd., Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 E4X7, Ireland
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Mosaffa F, Ghasemi M, Habibi A, Minaei R, Bazgir N, Memary E, Shakeri A. Efficacy Comparison Between Interscalene Block with and Without Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Anesthesia in Clavicle Surgery. Anesth Pain Med 2024; 14:e142051. [PMID: 38737591 PMCID: PMC11088847 DOI: 10.5812/aapm-142051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Background Clavicle fractures account for over one-third of shoulder injuries and up to 3.3% of all fractures in adults. While the majority of these fractures can be managed non-surgically, there are instances where surgical intervention is performed. Regional anesthesia (RA) can be a preferred alternative to general anesthesia (GA) to avoid complications and high costs in this surgery. Moreover, the identification of the most optimal approach for RA remains challenging. Objectives This study aimed to compare the efficacy of interscalene block (ISB) with and without superficial cervical plexus block (SCPB) as an anesthetic technique for clavicular fracture operation. Methods This double-blinded, non-inferiority clinical trial was conducted on 120 patients randomly divided into 2 groups: One receiving ISB and the other receiving ISB with SCPB. The primary outcome was defined as the conversion to GA. Various factors were recorded, including surgery duration, nerve block initiation, analgesics required in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), and sedation during surgery. Pain was evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in PACU. SPSS version 26 was used for statistical analysis, performing descriptive analysis, Student's t-tests, and Mann-Whitney U tests to compare non-parametric variables between the 2 groups. Statistically significant results had a P value of less than 0.05. Results A total of 120 patients were randomly divided into 2 equal groups, each consisting of 50 males and 10 females. The mean age of intervention and case groups were 37.23 ± 13.30 and 38.43 ± 11.95 years, respectively. After performing statistical tests (Student's t-test and Mann-Whitney U test), there was no significant difference in the initiation time of nerve block, surgery initiation time, surgery duration, the amount of required sedation, VAS scores, and meperidine consumption (P > 0.05). None of the patients in both groups required conversion to GA. Conclusions The primary goal was achieved in all included cases, and no patients required conversion to GA. The efficacy of ISB is the same whether or not it is combined with a SCPB. Interscalene block is an alternative RA approach for clavicle fractures. Thus, ISB alone is as efficient as when used in combination with SCPB.
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- Faramarz Mosaffa
- Anesthesiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Anesthesiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Anesthesiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Akhtar Orthopedic Research Center, Shahid Beheshti Medical University, Tehran, Iran
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- Hearing Disorders Research Center, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Anesthesiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Anesthesiology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Lin S, Huang J, Lamin BM, Zeng T, Tian Y, Liu L, Luo H. Effect of intramedullary fixation and plate fixation on postoperative wound complications in clavicle fractures: A meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14361. [PMID: 37641210 PMCID: PMC10781614 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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More and more meta-analyses have been conducted to compare the effects of intramedullary fixation (IF) and plate fixation (PF) on the outcome of midshaft clavicle fractures. It can affect the doctors' treatment decisions. A number of studies have been conducted in order to assist surgeons in selecting optimal operative procedures and to recommend operative treatment of clavicle fractures in accordance with the best available research. Our analysis of the IF and PF of clavicle fractures was done through a search for PubMed, Emabase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. Two different researchers analysed the research literature for quality of analysis and data extraction. The analysis of the data was done with RevMan 5.3. The 95% CI and OR models have been computed by means of either fixed-dose or randomize. In addition, RCT in 114 references have been reviewed and added for further analysis. It is concluded that the application of plate and intramedullary fixation in the middle clavicle operation has remarkable influence on the outcome of post-operation. There was a lower risk of postoperative wound infection in IF (OR, 5.92; 95% CI, 2.46, 14.27 p < 0.0001), smaller surgical incisions (MD, 6.57; 95% CI, 4.90, 8.25 p < 0.0001), and shorter operative time (MD, 17.09; 95% CI 10.42, 23.77 p < 0.0001), less blood loss (MD, 63.62; 95% CI, 55.84, 71.39 p < 0.0001) and shorter hospital stay (MD, 1.05; 95% CI, 0.84, 1.25 p < 0.0001). However, there is no statistical significance in the incidence of wound dehiscence. Thus, the effect of IF on the incidence of injury is better than that of the inner plate in the middle of the clavicle.
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- Shangce Lin
- Medical SchoolYangtze UniversityJingzhouChina
- Department of OrthopedicsThe First People's Hospital of JingzhouJingzhouChina
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- Medical SchoolYangtze UniversityJingzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsThe First People's Hospital of JingzhouJingzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsThe First People's Hospital of JingzhouJingzhouChina
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- Medical SchoolYangtze UniversityJingzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsThe First People's Hospital of JingzhouJingzhouChina
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Yurteri A, Mercan N, Gem K, Bilgiç A, Kiliç M, Doğar F. Single-plate versus double-plate comparison in the surgical treatment of comminuted clavicle fractures: Is the secondary plate reliable? Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36711. [PMID: 38134057 PMCID: PMC10735136 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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The objective of this study is to retrospectively assess the use of single-plate (SP) and double-plate (DP) fixation in the open reduction and internal fixation of comminuted clavicle fractures, focusing on fracture union and complications. We retrospectively evaluated comminuted diaphyseal clavicle fractures (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen type 15.B1-3) treated with open reduction and internal fixation and having a minimum 1-year follow-up. Two patient cohorts were identified: DP (utilizing a superiorly located clavicle-specific plate and an anteriorly located tubular plate) and SP (utilizing a superiorly located clavicle-specific plate). These groups were compared in terms of union time, peri-incisional numbness, implant irritation, return to work time, union rates, re-operation rates, Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH), and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scores. The study included 27 SP and 23 DP patients meeting the inclusion criteria. There was no significant difference between the 2 cohorts in terms of union time, peri-incisional numbness, implant irritation, return to work time, union rates, re-operation rates, DASH, and ASES scores at the end of the first year (P = .889, P = 1.00, P = .122, P = 1.00, P = 1.00, P = .493, P = .736, P = .762, P = .937 respectively). However, it was observed that the DP group showed a significantly earlier return to work time and better DASH scores at 3rd and 6th months, whereas the SP group exhibited significantly better ASES scores at 3rd and 6th months (P = .034, P = .016, P = .032, P = .036, P = .021, respectively). No significant difference was observed in terms of union and complications in acute clavicle fractures treated with SP and DP fixation. The DP group demonstrated an earlier return to work and superior early functional scores compared to the SP group. Our findings suggest that a secondary plate can be reliably used, particularly in situations where clavicle fracture fixation is insufficient or in cases of comminuted clavicle fractures.
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- Ahmet Yurteri
- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Konya City Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Necip Fazil City Hospital, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Manisa Alaşehir State Hospital, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Manisa City Hospital, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Konya City Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
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Kim H, Jung Y, Song HS. Plate prebending using a three-dimensional-printed model affords effective anatomical reduction in clavicular shaft fractures. Clin Shoulder Elb 2023; 26:397-405. [PMID: 38052505 DOI: 10.5397/cise.2023.00339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A precontoured plate rarely fits properly within the patient's clavicle and must be bent intraoperatively. This study aimed to determine whether anatomical reduction could be achieved using a plate bent before surgery. METHODS This study included 87 consecutive patients with displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures who underwent plate fixation and were followed-up for a minimum of 1 year. After exclusions, 39 consecutive patients underwent fixation with a precontoured plate bent intraoperatively (intraoperative bending group), and 28 underwent fixation with the plate bent preoperatively (preoperative bending group). Using free software and a three-dimensional (3D) printer, ipsilateral clavicle 3D-printed models were constructed. Using plain radiographs, the distance between the edge of the lateral inferior cortex and the medial inferior cortex was measured. The angle between the line connecting the inferior cortex edge and the line passing through the flat portion of the superior cortex of the distal clavicle was measured. RESULTS Mean length differences between the ipsilateral and contralateral clavicle were smaller on both anteroposterior (AP; P=0.032) and axial images (P=0.029) in the preoperative bending group. The mean angular differences on both AP (P=0.045) and axial images (P=0.008) were smaller in the preoperative bending group. No significant differences were observed between the two groups in functional scores at the last follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Smaller differences in length and angle between the ipsilateral and contralateral clavicle, indicative of reduction, were observed in the preoperative bending group. Using the precontoured technique with low expense, the operation was performed more effectively as reflected by a shorter operation time. Level of evidence: III.
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- Hyungsuk Kim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Trivellas M, Wittstein J. Midshaft Clavicle Fractures: When Is Surgical Management Indicated and Which Fixation Method Should Be Used? Clin Sports Med 2023; 42:633-647. [PMID: 37716727 DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2023.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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For displaced midshaft clavicle fractures, operative treatment either with open reduction and plate fixation or with intramedullary fixation has been shown to provide earlier return to work and sport, improved functional outcomes, greater patient-reported satisfaction with appearance, and significantly decreased incidence of nonunion and malunion when compared with conservative treatment. Operative intervention is not without risks associated with surgery. Shared decision-making with the patient and understanding patient goals allows surgeons to recommend a management option that the patient will be comfortable with and will follow to achieve a satisfactory outcome.
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- Myra Trivellas
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, 3475 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, 3475 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705, USA.
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Tamburini LM, Mayo BC, Edgar C. Dual- Versus Single-Plate Fixation of Clavicle Fractures: Understanding the Rationale Behind both Approaches. Clin Sports Med 2023; 42:677-684. [PMID: 37716730 DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2023.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Clavicle fractures are a common injury resulting from a high-energy force, such as a fall onto the shoulder, motor vehicle accident, or sporting activity. Although some clavicle fractures may be treated nonoperatively, operative treatment results in higher union rates and faster return to activity. Here we discuss the operative treatment options for plating of clavicle fractures; specifically, a single plate placed either superiorly or anteriorly or two plates placed orthogonally. Because both techniques provide adequate stability, fracture and patient characteristics should guide the surgical decision making regarding single versus dual plating of clavicle fractures.
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- Lisa M Tamburini
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, UConn Musculoskeletal Institute, 120 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, UConn Musculoskeletal Institute, 120 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, UConn Musculoskeletal Institute, 120 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT 06032, USA.
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deMeireles AJ, Czerwonka N, Levine WN. Clavicle Nonunion and Malunion: Surgical Interventions for Functional Improvement. Clin Sports Med 2023; 42:663-675. [PMID: 37716729 DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2023.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Clavicle nonunion and malunion are relatively uncommon but, when symptomatic, can result in pain and dysfunction that requires surgical intervention. Various reconstructive and grafting techniques are available to achieve stable fixation and union. In the setting of persistent nonunion, vascularized bone grafting may be necessary. A thorough understanding of the patient's type of nonunion and potential for healing is crucial for achieving satisfactory results because is thoughtful preoperative planning and surgical fixation.
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- Alirio J deMeireles
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center-NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center-NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center-NewYork Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
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Wright M, Della Rocca GJ. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary on the Treatment of Clavicle Fractures. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2023; 31:977-983. [PMID: 37432981 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-23-00472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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Treatment of Clavicle Fractures Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline is based on a systematic review of published studies examining the diagnosis and treatment of clavicle fractures. This guideline contains four recommendations and 10 options to assist orthopaedic surgeons and any other qualified healthcare professionals with determining the treatment of isolated clavicle fractures based on the best current available evidence. It is also intended to serve as an information resource for healthcare professionals and developers of practice guidelines and recommendations. In addition to providing pragmatic practice recommendations, this guideline also highlights gaps in the literature and informs areas for future research and quality measure development. This guideline has been endorsed by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, and the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists.
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- Melissa Wright
- From the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland (Wright) and the Department of Orthopaedic surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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Lorsuwannarat N, Jirangkul P. Safe zone of supraclavicular nerve during clavicle fixation and its anatomical variations, a cadaveric study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:5677-5685. [PMID: 37099162 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-04874-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Supraclavicular nerve injury is usually at risk during clavicular fracture fixation. This study aimed to examine the anatomical features and estimate the precise location of supraclavicular nerve branches related to adjacent structural landmarks and to evaluate the differences between sex and side. To highlight the clinical purposes and surgical relevance, this study attempted to define a surgical safe zone that would probably protect the supraclavicular nerve during clavicle fixation. METHOD A total of 64 shoulders obtained from 15 female and 17 male adult cadavers were examined, identifying the branching patterns of the supraclavicular nerve, measuring the clavicle length and the course of the supraclavicular nerve referring to the sternoclavicular (SC) and acromioclavicular (AC) joint. Data were categorized by sex and side, and their differences were evaluated using Student T-Test and Mann-Whitney U Test. Clinically relevant predictable safe zones were also statistically analyzed. RESULT The results revealed 7 branching patterns of the supraclavicular nerve. The medial and lateral nerve branches formed a shared trunk, and the medial nerve branches separated to form the intermediate branch, i.e., the most frequent pattern (67.19%). The safe zones were determined to be 6.1 mm among both sexes of the SC joint medially, and 0.7 mm among females and 0 mm among males of the AC joint laterally. Surgical incisions between 29.3 to 51.2% and 60.5 to 79.7% of the clavicle length from the SC joint were the safe zones at the midclavicular shaft among both sexes. CONCLUSION The findings of this study have provided new insights into the anatomy of the supraclavicular nerve and its variations. It has been revealed that the terminal branches of the nerve consistently pass over the clavicle in a predictable pattern, emphasizing the importance of considering the supraclavicular nerve's safe zones during clinically relevant surgeries. Nevertheless, due to individual anatomical variations, meticulous dissection between these safe zones is necessary to avoid iatrogenic nerve injury among patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Basic Science Study, Anatomic Study.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Dietrich G, Terrier A, Favre M, Elmers J, Stockton L, Soppelsa D, Cherix S, Vauclair F. Influence of smoking on the healing of conservatively treated displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:801-807. [PMID: 37391206 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b7.bjj-2022-1336.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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Aims Tobacco, in addition to being one of the greatest public health threats facing our world, is believed to have deleterious effects on bone metabolism and especially on bone healing. It has been described in the literature that patients who smoke are approximately twice as likely to develop a nonunion following a non-specific bone fracture. For clavicle fractures, this risk is unclear, as is the impact that such a complication might have on the initial management of these fractures. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed for conservatively treated displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (via Cochrane Library) were searched from inception to 12 May 2022, with supplementary searches in Open Grey, ClinicalTrials.gov, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, and Google Scholar. The searches were performed without limits for publication date or languages. Results The meta-analysis included eight studies, 2,285 observations, and 304 events (nonunion). The random effects model predicted a pooled risk ratio (RR) of 3.68 (95% confidence interval 1.87 to 7.23), which can be considered significant (p = 0.003). It indicates that smoking more than triples the risk of nonunion when a fracture is treated conservatively. Conclusion Smoking confers a RR of 3.68 for developing a nonunion in patients with a displaced middle third clavicle fracture treated conservatively. We know that most patients with pseudarthrosis will have pain and a poor functional outcome. Therefore, patients should be informed of the significantly higher risks of nonunion and offered smoking cessation efforts and counselling. Moreover, surgery should be considered for any patient who smokes with this type of fracture.
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- Gilles Dietrich
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopaedics, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Medical Library, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Bone and Motion Center, Hirslanden Clinique Bois-Cerf, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Williams A, Miniato M, Pasquinelly A, Gillette M, Sanford C, Graves M. Intercalary Tricortical Iliac Crest Graft for Treatment of Midclavicle Nonunion With Bone Loss: Two Case Reports and Review of Literature. Cureus 2023; 15:e40265. [PMID: 37440817 PMCID: PMC10335879 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Several articles support the use of cancellous iliac crest bone grafting in the treatment of clavicle nonunion; however, there is very little literature on the use of tricortical iliac crest grafts in the setting of clavicle nonunion with bone loss. When it has been studied, tricortical grafting has been shown to produce radiologically confirmed union in the clavicle, leaving patients satisfied with the ultimate outcome. We present two cases of clavicle fracture nonunion successfully treated with tricortical interposition bone grafting. In the first case, a 45-year-old female presented with an atrophic left midshaft clavicle fracture nonunion with failed hardware that had undergone two previous attempts at fixation without achieving union. She was treated with a structural interposition iliac crest bone graft with plate fixation and regained full painless function of the arm with radiographic fracture union. In the second case, a 50-year-old male presented after a left midshaft clavicle fracture that had undergone acute stabilization, followed by revision for nonunion that was unsuccessful, resulting in persistent nonunion with bone loss. He was treated with a tricortical iliac crest bone graft and plate fixation. Cultures from the time of surgery did grow Staphylococcus epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes, and he was treated with intravenous vancomycin for six weeks. The patient's clavicle went on to union and he regained full, painless function by his six-month follow-up visit. These cases demonstrate the use of tricortical interposition bone grafting with compression plating as a viable option for rare instances in which previous surgical intervention has failed to progress a midshaft clavicle fracture to union.
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- Austin Williams
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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Huang D, Hu Z, Feng W, Wang X. Dual plate has better biomechanical stability than hook plate or superior single plate for the fixation of unstable distal clavicle fractures: a finite element analysis. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023:10.1007/s00402-023-04801-5. [PMID: 36763130 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-04801-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION A variety of surgical techniques have been addressed for distal clavicle fractures, while none of these is considered to be gold standard fixation. Currently, dual plate fixation has been proposed and achieved satisfying clinical results. However, the biomechanical study about dual plate technique in treating unstable distal clavicle fractures is limited. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the biomechanical properties of this technique by finite element analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS A geometry model of distal clavicle fractures was combined with hook plate, superior single plate and dual plate, respectively, to simulate the implant fixation process. Two loading conditions and two boundary conditions were applied in the finite element models following a mesh convergence test. The stress distribution was observed, and peak von Mises stress and maximum displacement were used as indexes for analysis. RESULTS The dual plate model showed the highest clavicle stress (13.1 MPa), but lowest fixation stress (18.9 MPa) compared to the hook plate and superior single model. In regarded to stability, dual plate model exhibited a minimum displacement with only 0.099 mm. CONCLUSIONS Dual plate fixation has better biomechanical stability with lower risk of implant failure. Thus, dual plate fixation is an alternative technique for unstable distal clavicle fracture. The complication of peri-implant fracture of dual plate technique should also be cautious in clinical practice, and more clinical evidence is needed.
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- Daoqiang Huang
- First Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Xiaolan Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 65 Jucheng Road, Xiaolan, Zhongshan, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- First Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Xiaolan Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 65 Jucheng Road, Xiaolan, Zhongshan, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.,The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Zhongshan, People's Republic of China
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- First Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Xiaolan Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 65 Jucheng Road, Xiaolan, Zhongshan, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- First Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Xiaolan Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 65 Jucheng Road, Xiaolan, Zhongshan, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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van der Burg FA, Baltes TP, Kloen P. Large segmental defects in midshaft clavicle nonunion treated with autologous tricortical iliac crest bone graft. Shoulder Elbow 2023; 15:45-53. [PMID: 36895606 PMCID: PMC9990112 DOI: 10.1177/17585732211064815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background To evaluate the use of intercalary iliac crest bone graft in the treatment of clavicle nonunion with a large segmental bone defect (3-6 cm). Methods This retrospective study evaluated patients with large segmental bone defects (3-6 cm) after clavicle nonunion, treated with open reposition internal fixation and iliac crest bone graft between February 2003 and March 2021. At follow-up the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire was administered. A literature search was performed to provide an overview of commonly used graft types per defect size. Results We included five patients treated with open reposition internal fixation and iliac crest bone graft for clavicle nonunion with a median defect size of 3.3 cm (range 3-6 cm). Union was achieved in all five, and all pre-operative symptoms resolved. The median DASH score was 23 out of 100 (IQR 8-24). An extensive literature search revealed that there are no studies describing the use of an used iliac crest graft for defects larger than 3 cm. Instead, a vascularized graft was typically used to treat defects sizes between 2.5 and 8 cm. Discussion An autologous non-vascularized iliac crest bone graft can be safely used and is reproducible to treat a midshaft clavicle non-union with a bone defect between 3 and 6 cm.
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- Fleur Ae van der Burg
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, The Netherlands
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A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the use of hook plates and superior plates in the treatment of displaced distal clavicle fractures. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:329-352. [PMID: 34988674 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-04287-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Non-operative treatment of displaced distal clavicle fractures results in high non-union and yet there is no consensus on superior treatment modality. While there are a number of different techniques available for fixation, hook plate (HP) has been used most commonly. A number of modern techniques, including superior plate (SP), have shown less complications but equivocal union rate and shoulder function. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare the outcome of HP fixation with superior plate in surgical fixation of displaced distal clavicle fractures. PATIENTS AND METHODS A review of the online databases MEDLINE and Embase was conducted on 15 January 2021 according to PRISMA guidelines. The review was registered prospectively in the PROSPERO database. Clinical studies reporting union rate, complications and shoulder function were included. The studies were appraised using the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) tool. RESULTS The search strategy identified 42 studies eligible for inclusion with a total of 1,261 patients. These included 17 hook-plate case series (n = 573), 18 superior plate case series, of which 6 used SP alone (n = 223) and 12 SP and simultaneous CCLR case series (n = 189), and 7 studies comparing HP and SP (n = 276). The overall complication rate was significantly higher with HP when compared to SP [(32.7% vs 12.7%; OR 6.31 (95% CI: 2.67-14.91)]. The overall union rates in the case series appeared comparable in the current SR; HP 96.4%, SP 96.9% and SP with simultaneous CCLR 97.9%. Shoulder function was most commonly assessed using CM score and the mean ranged from 83.8 to 97.2 in HP, 89 to 98 in SP group and 90.6 to 97.6 in SP with CCLR. Meta-analysis of CM score failed to show a significant difference for HP versus SP (pooled weighted mean difference was 2.67 (95% CI: - 0.09 to 5.43) with a trend to favour SP fixation. CONCLUSION The current review has demonstrated that HP, SP alone or with CCLR all offer excellent union rate and appear to provide comparative functional outcomes. However, HP is associated with significantly higher complication rates.
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What are the long-term patient-reported and clinical outcomes after lateral clavicle fractures? A cross-sectional study of 619 patients. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2023; 49:289-298. [PMID: 35925066 PMCID: PMC9925498 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-022-02062-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lateral clavicle fractures account for 17% of all clavicle fractures and large studies comparing nonoperative and operative treatment are lacking. Therefore, patients cannot be properly informed about different treatment options and prognosis. We assessed long-term patient-reported and clinical outcomes in patients with lateral clavicle fractures. METHODS A multicenter cross-sectional study was performed in patients treated for lateral clavicle fractures between 2007 and 2016. Primary outcome included patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) (DASH, EQ-5D, return to work, sports, cosmetics and satisfaction). Questionnaires were sent to 619 eligible patients, of which 353 (57%) responded after a mean follow-up of 7.4 ± 2.8 years. Secondary outcome included adverse events and secondary interventions. Outcomes after nonoperative vs. operative treatment (stratified by nondisplaced vs. displaced fractures) were compared using Student t tests and linear regression analysis. RESULTS Nondisplaced lateral clavicle fractures were treated nonoperatively and resulted in excellent PROMs. Six patients (3%) developed a nonunion. For displaced lateral clavicle fractures, no differences were found between nonoperative and operative treatment with regard to DASH score (7.8 ± 12.5 vs 5.4 ± 8.6), EQ-5D (0.91 ± 0.13 vs 0.91 ± 0.09), pain (0.9 ± 1.7 vs. 0.8 ± 1.6), patient satisfaction (90.1 ± 25.5 vs. 86.3 ± 20.4), return to work (96.4% vs. 100%) and sports (61.4% vs. 62.3%). The absolute risk of nonunion in patients with a displaced fracture was higher after nonoperative than operative treatment (20.2% vs. 2.9%; p = 0.002), with six patients needing treatment to avoid one nonunion. CONCLUSIONS Nondisplaced lateral clavicle fractures should be treated nonoperatively and result in good functional outcomes and high union rates. For displaced fractures, neither nonoperative nor operative treatment seems superior. Patients opting for nonoperative treatment should be informed that nonunion occurs in 20% of patients, but only half of these need additional operative treatment. Patients who opt for surgery should be told that nonunion occurs in only 3%; however, most patients (56%) will require secondary intervention for elective implant removal. Regardless of the type of treatment, no differences in functional outcome and PROMs should be expected at long-term follow-up.
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AIMS Distal third clavicle (DTC) fractures are increasing in incidence. Due to their instability and nonunion risk, they prove difficult to treat. Several different operative options for DTC fixation are reported but current evidence suggests variability in operative fixation. Given the lack of consensus, our objective was to determine the current epidemiological trends in DTC as well as their management within the UK. METHODS A multicentre retrospective cohort collaborative study was conducted. All patients over the age of 18 with an isolated DTC fracture in 2019 were included. Demographic variables were recorded: age; sex; side of injury; mechanism of injury; modified Neer classification grading; operative technique; fracture union; complications; and subsequent procedures. Baseline characteristics were described for demographic variables. Categorical variables were expressed as frequencies and percentages. RESULTS A total of 859 patients from 18 different NHS trusts (15 trauma units and three major trauma centres) were included. The mean age was 57 years (18 to 99). Overall, 56% of patients (n = 481) were male. The most common mechanisms of injury were simple fall (57%; n = 487) and high-energy fall (29%; n = 248); 87% (n = 748) were treated conservatively and 54% (n = 463) were Neer type I fractures. Overall, 32% of fractures (n = 275) were type II (22% type IIa (n = 192); 10% type IIb (n = 83)). With regards to operative management, 89% of patients (n = 748) who underwent an operation were under the age of 60. The main fixation methods were: hook plate (n = 47); locking plate (n = 34); tightrope (n = 5); and locking plate and tight rope (n = 7). CONCLUSION Our study is the largest epidemiological review of DTC fractures in the UK. It is also the first to review the practice of DTC fixation. Most fractures are being treated nonoperatively. However, younger patients, suffering a higher-energy mechanism of injury, are more likely to undergo surgery. Hook plates are the predominantly used fixation method followed by locking plate. The literature is sparse on the best method of fixation for optimal outcomes for these patients. To answer this, a pragmatic RCT to determine optimal fixation method is required.Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2022;3(12):953-959.
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- Parag Raval
- University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK,AToMS - Academic Team of Musculoskeletal Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK,Correspondence should be sent to Mr Parag Raval. E-mail:
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Northampton General Hospital, Kettering, UK
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- University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK,AToMS - Academic Team of Musculoskeletal Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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Chen W, Wang B, Liu Z. A fluoroscopic view for midshaft clavicular fracture reduction and internal fixation: posteroanterior 25° skyline projection. BMC Surg 2022; 22:371. [PMID: 36309726 PMCID: PMC9618203 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01813-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Open reduction and internal fixation have been frequently applied for displaced midshaft clavicular fracture. Plate and screw fixation of clavicular fractures could provide rigid fixation and rotational control. Proper implant positioning in surgical fixation is critical to prevent iatrogenic complications. Fluoroscopy plays an important role in the intraoperative evaluation of implants. This study aimed to introduce a new fluoroscopic projection to evaluate the positioning of plates and screws. Methods Adult patients with a diagnosis of acute displaced midshaft clavicular fracture were included in this study. The slope angle of the midshaft clavicle was measured on sagittal reconstructions of preoperative computed tomography (CT) scans. The incidence of screw revision based on intraoperative standard posteroanterior (PA) and PA 25° cephalic skyline projections was compared. The interobserver agreement for the two projections was calculated. Results Twenty-nine patients with midshaft clavicular fractures were enrolled from January 2020 to June 2021. The PA 25° skyline projection could clearly display the tangential line of the plate and inferior border of the clavicle. The slope angle on the superior surface of the midshaft clavicle was 26.0 ± 5.8° (range: 18.5–38.3°). The incidence of screw revision using the PA projection (72.4%) was significantly different from that using the PA 25° skyline projection (34.5%) (P < 0.05). The concordance of the screw revision rate based on the standard PA and PA 25° skyline projections was strong, with kappa coefficients of 0.680 (95% CI: 0.394–0.968) and 0.776 (95% CI: 0.537–0.998). Conclusion The PA 25° skyline projection corresponds to the slope angle of the midshaft clavicle. It can provide more accurate information regarding the proper screw length and be applied as a routine method for intraoperative evaluation.
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Sheth U, Fernandez CE, Morgan AM, Henry P, Nam D. Are two plates better than one? A systematic review of dual plating for acute midshaft clavicle fractures. Shoulder Elbow 2022; 14:500-509. [PMID: 36199514 PMCID: PMC9527487 DOI: 10.1177/17585732211002495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The rate of operative fixation of acute midshaft clavicle fractures has exponentially increased in recent years; however, the rate of reoperation for symptomatic hardware removal remains high and the optimal fixation strategy unknown. This systematic review aimed to summarize available evidence for dual plating of acute displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. METHODS EMBASE, MEDLINE, and PubMed searches identified clinical studies evaluating dual plate fixation of acute midshaft clavicle fractures. Pooled analysis was performed using a random-effects model in RevMan 5.3. RESULTS Eleven studies including 672 patients were included. Hardware removal occurred in 4.4% and 12.3% of patients undergoing dual and single plate fixation, respectively. Compared to single plating, dual plating had significantly lower odds of hardware removal (P = 0.001) with no difference in union rates. There were no significant differences in reoperation (excluding hardware removal), complications, and patient-reported outcomes between the two groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that dual plating of acute displaced midshaft clavicle fractures may lead to lower rates of reoperation for symptomatic hardware removal without compromising fracture healing. Ultimately, well-designed randomized trials are needed to further investigate the findings from this systematic review.
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- Ujash Sheth
- Sunnybrook Orthopaedic Upper Limb (SOUL), Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada,Ujash Sheth, 2075 Bayview Avenue, MG301 Toronto, ON, Canada M4N 3M5.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA
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- Sunnybrook Orthopaedic Upper Limb (SOUL), Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Sunnybrook Orthopaedic Upper Limb (SOUL), Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Brachial plexopathy after conservative therapy or surgical treatment of clavicular fractures is an uncommon, yet serious complication that is associated with compression of the brachial plexus or the subclavian artery and vein because they traverse through the thoracic outlet. Surgical decompression of the brachial plexus is the recommended treatment if this condition is to occur. Although there are multiple reports of these cases in the literature, at present, there are no clear guidelines for their management. We are highlighting an institutional management algorithm, illustrated by a small retrospective case series, that uses a multidisciplinary approach in an effort to minimize complications associated with the management of clavicle nonunion.
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Wall KC, Reddy GB, Corrigan KL, Toth AP, Garrigues GE. Operative Versus Nonoperative Management of Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures: A Cost-effectiveness Analysis. Orthopedics 2022; 45:e243-e251. [PMID: 35700404 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20220608-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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To date, the optimal management of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures remains unknown. Operatively, plate or nail fixation may be used. Nonoperatively, the options are sling or harness. Given the equivocal effectiveness between approaches, the costs to the health care system and the patient become critical considerations. A decision tree model was constructed to study plate and sling management of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. Primary analysis used 6 randomized controlled trials that directly compared open reduction and internal fixation with a plate to sling. Secondary analysis included 18 studies that studied either plate, sling, or both. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) were calculated using quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs). Second-order Monte Carlo probabilistic sensitivity analysis (PSA) was subsequently conducted. In primary analysis, at a willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold of $100,000, operative management was found to be less cost-effective relative to nonoperative management, with an ICER of $606,957/QALY (0.03 additional QALYs gained for an additional $16,120). In PSA, sling management was cost-effective across all WTP ranges. In secondary analysis, the ICER decreased to $75,230/QALY. Primary analysis shows that plate management is not a cost-effective option. In secondary analysis, the incremental effectiveness of plate management increased enough that the calculated ICER is below the WTP threshold of $100,000; however, the strength of evidence in secondary analysis is lower than in primary analysis. Thus, because neither option is dominant in this model, both plate and sling remain viable approaches, although the cost-conscious decision will be to treat these fractures with a sling until future data suggest otherwise. [Orthopedics. 2022;45(5):e243-e251.].
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McKenzie CJ, Murphy EM, Watt I. Considering care: A traumatic obturator fracture dislocation of the hip in a middle-aged man from Gaelic Medieval Ballyhanna, Co. Donegal, Ireland. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PALEOPATHOLOGY 2022; 38:115-122. [PMID: 35908507 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpp.2022.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This article explores the potential care provided to a middle-aged man who had a suite of injuries evident in his skeleton, most notably an obturator fracture dislocation in his left hip. MATERIALS The skeleton derived from the Late Medieval Gaelic population buried at Ballyhanna, Co. Donegal, Ireland. METHODS A transdisciplinary bioarchaeology of care approach was adopted to undertake a phenomenological study of an individual with an acquired disability. RESULTS The man would have required intensive nursing care in the months following the initial injury, and longer-term accommodations may have been made by the wider community to support him. CONCLUSIONS Use of a transdisciplinary bioarchaeology of care approach enables important insights to be gained concerning the social impact of disability on the affected individual, his kin, and wider community. SIGNIFICANCE This study achieves a new level of integration of bioarchaeological findings with archaeological, historical, and ethno-historical sources, thereby enabling a phenomenological approach to interpretation of life after acquired disability. This is the first study to allow such an intimate insight into lived experience and it provides a model for bioarchaeology of care analysis of individuals from historical eras. LIMITATIONS These include difficulties in identifying the nature of a long-standing complex injury. SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH Further explorations of the bioarchaeology of care in historical time periods should incorporate a similarly wide range of transdisciplinary sources to enrich interpretations of the lived experiences of individuals, their care-givers and broader communities.
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- Catriona J McKenzie
- Department of Archaeology, College of Humanities, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QE, UK.
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- Archaeology and Palaeoecology, School of Natural and Built Environment, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland, UK.
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- Department of Archaeology, College of Humanities, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QE, UK.
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Fox B, Clement ND, MacDonald DJ, Robinson M, Nicholson JA. Plate fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures for delayed union and non-union is a cost-effective intervention but functional deficits persist at long-term follow-up. Shoulder Elbow 2022; 14:360-367. [PMID: 35846398 PMCID: PMC9284296 DOI: 10.1177/1758573221990367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The primary aim of this study was to compare the long-term functional outcome of midshaft clavicle fracture fixation for delayed (≥3 month) and non-union (≥6 month) compared to a matched cohort of patients that achieved union with non-operative management. The secondary aim was to assess cost-effectiveness of fixation. METHODS A consecutive series of patients over 10-years were retrospectively reviewed using the QuickDASH, Oxford Shoulder Score and EuroQol five-dimension summary index (EQ-5D). These patients were compared to a matched cohort that achieved union after non-operative management using propensity score matching. RESULTS Sixty patients (follow-up 79%, n = 60/76) at 4.1 years post-operative (1.1-10.0 years) had a QuickDASH of 16.5 (95% CI 11.6-21.5), Oxford Shoulder Score 41.5 (39.0-44.1) and EQ-5D 0.7621 (0.6822-0.8421). One in five patients were dissatisfied with their final outcome (n = 13/60). Functional outcome was inferior following fixation when compared to patients that united with non-operative management (QuickDASH 16.5 vs. 5.5, p < 0.001 and EQ-5D 0.7621 vs. 0.9073, p = 0.001). However, significant improvements were found when compared to pre-operative scores (QuickDASH p < 0.001 and EQ-5D p < 0.001). The cost per QALY for fixation was £5624.62 for the study cohort. CONCLUSIONS Clavicle fixation for delayed and non-union is a cost-effective intervention but outcomes are worse compared to patients that unite with non-operative management.
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- Ben Fox
- Jamie A Nicholson, Department of Trauma and
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King PR, Eken MM, Lamberts RP. Epidemiology of clavicle shaft fractures in a public hospital in South Africa: differences between developing and developed countries. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2022; 48:4935-4941. [PMID: 35802153 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-022-02029-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Describing the epidemiological profile of patients with acute clavicle shaft fractures in a developing country public state hospital where mainly low- to middle-income patients are treated. METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of all clavicle shaft fractures between 2008 and 2018 (10 years) based on Picture Archiving and Communication System at the second largest public hospital in South Africa. RESULTS One thousand and three patients, 729 male and 274 female, were included in the epidemiological review. Most common causes of clavicle shaft fractures, in which 23% of cases presented with other injuries, were road accidents, falls and interpersonal violence. The majority of fractures were displaced and most (72%) were treated conservatively. Only 28% of patients were treated surgically, 61% with contoured plating and a relatively high 39% with intramedullary nails. CONCLUSION The epidemiology of clavicle shaft fractures in a public hospital in a developing country, where the majority of patients hail from low- to middle-income backgrounds, differs substantially from developed countries. Although similar types of fractures were reported, differences were noted in terms of patients' age, causes of injury, associated injuries and treatment approaches.
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- Paul Reginald King
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Academic Hospital, Francie van Zijl Drive, Clinical building, 4th floor, Tygerberg, Cape Town, 7505, South Africa
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Academic Hospital, Francie van Zijl Drive, Clinical building, 4th floor, Tygerberg, Cape Town, 7505, South Africa.,Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine, Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, Academic Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Academic Hospital, Francie van Zijl Drive, Clinical building, 4th floor, Tygerberg, Cape Town, 7505, South Africa. .,Division of Biokinetics, Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
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Orlandi TV, Rogers NS, Burger MC, King PR, Lamberts RP. A prospective randomized controlled trial comparing plating augmented with coracoclavicular fixation and hook plate fixation of displaced distal-third clavicle fractures. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2022; 31:906-913. [PMID: 35158065 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.01.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Two popular methods used to treat distal-third clavicle fractures are the traditional hook plate and the anatomically contoured locking plate. No consensus exists on whether one method is more effective than the other. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of a traditional hook plate with that of an anatomically contoured locking plate augmented with coracoclavicular fixation in the treatment of distal-third clavicle fractures. METHODS Enrolled patients were randomly assigned to either the hook plate group (n = 13) or the locking plate group (n = 17). Follow-up assessments (clinical and radiologic) were performed at 6 and 12 months postoperatively. RESULTS In both groups, union was achieved in 91% of cases at 6 months and 100% at 12 months. No differences in Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and Constant-Murley shoulder scores were noted between the hook plate and locking plate groups at 12 months. From 6 to 12 months, DASH scores improved in the hook plate group (P = .007) and Constant-Murley shoulder scores tended to improve (P = .075). Surgical time was longer in the locking plate group than in the hook plate group (P < .001). CONCLUSION Similar functional outcomes and union rates were achieved in both groups at 12 months postoperatively. However, the improvement in DASH scores in the hook plate group from 6 to 12 months suggests that patients treated with an anatomically contoured locking plate make a quicker recovery than patients treated with a hook plate.
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- Tino-Vito Orlandi
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg, South Africa; Division of Biokinetics, Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
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Peters J, Singh G, Hakobyan H. Surgical Treatment of Clavicular Fractures, Refractures, Delayed and Non-Unions Using a Resorbable, Gentamicin-Eluting Calcium Sulphate/Hydroxyapatite Biocomposite. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2022; 18:551-560. [PMID: 35586156 PMCID: PMC9109884 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s361006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective This study describes clinical and radiological outcomes following treatment of displaced primary fractures, refractures, delayed unions and non-unions of the clavicle with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with a plate plus filling of the residual bone defect and/or implant augmentation with a gentamicin-loaded bone graft substitute (CERAMENT G, BONESUPPORT). Patients and Methods Patients who underwent surgical treatment either for displaced clavicle fractures, refractures, delayed unions or non-unions between June 2018 and May 2021 were enrolled in this retrospective study. Bony consolidation, complication rate, and functional outcomes, including overall health, were assessed. Results A total of 26 clavicles in 25 patients with a mean age of 50.7 (16–85) years, 16 male and 9 female, were enrolled in the study. The mean follow-up was 14.9 (6–31) months. There were 18 cases of displaced clavicle fractures, four refractures, two delayed unions and two non-unions. The majority of the clavicle lesions were located at the middle third (17/26, 65.4%), seven at the lateral third (26.9%) and two at the medial third (7.7%) of the clavicle. A mean Goldberg score of 7 indicated complete bony union and remodeling of the bone graft substitute in all cases. No complications occurred. The mean University of California at Los Angeles Shoulder Score and the mean Quick Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score were 34.6±0.8 (32–35) points and 0.6±1.6 (0–5.4) points, respectively, and revealed excellent functional results. The mean 12-item Short-Form Survey physical component questionnaire was 57.7±1.7 (54.1–58.9) points, and no patient experienced any pain at the last follow-up. Conclusion Our initial experience suggests that ORIF using a plate plus bone defect filling and/or implant augmentation with a gentamicin-eluting bone graft substitute may be useful not only for complication management after clavicle fractures but also in the initial treatment of challenging clavicular fractures.
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- Jens Peters
- Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, Clinic Sulingen, Sulingen, Lower Saxony, 27232, Germany
- Correspondence: Jens Peters, Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, Clinic Sulingen, Schmelingstrasse 47, Sulingen, Lower Saxony, 27232, Germany, Tel +49 4271 82 33210, Fax +49 4271 82 33212, Email
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, Clinic Sulingen, Sulingen, Lower Saxony, 27232, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, Clinic Sulingen, Sulingen, Lower Saxony, 27232, Germany
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Safe and Effective Treatment of Compromised Clavicle Fracture of the Medial and Lateral Third Using Focused Shockwaves. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11071988. [PMID: 35407594 PMCID: PMC8999686 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11071988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A delay or failure to heal is the most common possible complication in clavicle fractures, especially in cases primarily treated conservatively. As the current standard therapy, surgical revision achieves good healing results, but is associated with potential surgery-related complications. Shockwave therapy as a non-invasive therapy shows similar reasonable consolidation rates in the non-union of different localizations, but avoids complications. Compromised clavicle fractures in the middle and lateral third treated with focused high-energy shockwave therapy were compared with those treated with surgical revision (ORIF). In addition, a three-dimensional computer simulation for evaluating the pressure distribution during shockwave application accompanied the clinical study. A comparable healing rate in bony consolidation was achieved in both groups. Significantly fewer complications, however, occurred in the shockwave group. The simulations showed safe application in this instance, particularly in avoiding lung tissue affection. When applied correctly, shockwaves represent a safe and promising therapy option for compromised clavicle fractures in the middle and lateral third.
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姜 济, 翟 云, 黄 徐, 焦 伟, 王 伟, 郭 标, 李 立, 李 学, 聂 宇, 于 海. [Effectiveness analysis of Endobutton plate combined with high-strength suture Nice knot fixation in the treatment of distal clavicle fractures]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2022; 36:155-162. [PMID: 35172399 PMCID: PMC8863535 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202109069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effectiveness of Endobutton plate coracoclavicular fixation combined with fracture site high-strength suture Nice knot cerclage fixation in the treatment of distal clavicle fracture with coracoclavicular ligament injury. METHODS The clinical data of 33 cases of distal clavicular fracture with coracoclavicular ligament injury treated by Endobutton coracoclavicular plate fixation between January 2017 and December 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. According to the fixation methods of fracture site, they were divided into two groups: the high-strength suture Nice knot fixation group (study group, 16 cases) and the transacromial Kirschner wire fixation group (control group, 17 cases). There was no significant difference between the two groups in common data such as age, gender, injury side, cause of injury, Craig type, combined injury, time from injury to operation, and preoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) score and Constant-Murley score ( P>0.05). Postoperative fracture healing and complications were observed, and the increase rate of coracoclavicular space on the affected side was calculated at last follow-up. VAS score was used to evaluate shoulder pain before operation, at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months after operation, and at last follow-up. The shoulder function was evaluated according to Constant-Murley shoulder score before operation, at 1 month, 3 months after operation, and at last follow-up. RESULTS The operations were successfully completed in both groups without severe complications such as vascular nerve injury and coracoid fracture. In the control group, 1 case (5.9%) had slight pin tract infection and 1 case (5.9%) had Kirschner wire displacement; there was no obvious complication in the study group. The patients in both groups were followed up 9-36 months (mean, 22.9 months). The fracture healing time of the study group and the control group were (12.56±0.73) weeks and (13.59±0.87) weeks, respectively, and the difference was significant ( t=-3.661, P=0.001). At last follow-up, the increase rates of coracoclavicular space on the affected side of the study group and the control group were 8.88%±1.19% and 8.55%±1.07%, respectively, showing no significant difference ( t=0.837, P=0.409). The postoperative VAS score and Constant-Murley score of the two groups significantly improved when compared with those before operation, and the two scores gradually improved with the extension of time after operation ( P<0.05). Except that the VAS score at 1 week and 1 month after operation and the Constant-Murley score at 1 month after operation in the study group were significantly better than those in the control group ( P<0.05), there was no significant difference between the two groups at other time points after operation ( P>0.05). CONCLUSION For oblique fracture or combined with butterfly fracture in the distal clavicle fracture with coracoclavicular ligament injury, the fracture site high-strength suture Nice knot fixation is a good supplement to the Endobutton plate coracoclavicular fixation. It can stabilize the fracture end, reduce the complications of Kirschner wire fixation, and is more conducive to fracture healing. The effectiveness is satisfactory.
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- 济世 姜
- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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Wolf S, Chitnis AS, Manoranjith A, Vanderkarr M, Plaza JQ, Gador LV, Holy CE, Sparks C, Lambert SM. Surgical treatment, complications, reoperations, and healthcare costs among patients with clavicle fracture in England. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:135. [PMID: 35139854 PMCID: PMC8830003 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05075-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The clinical and economic burden of clavicle fractures in England is not well documented. This study evaluated rates of surgical treatment, post-surgical complications, reoperations and costs in patients with clavicle fractures using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) database. METHODS CPRD data were linked to National Health Service Hospital Episode Statistics data. Patients with a diagnosis of clavicle fracture between 2010-2018 were selected in CPRD (date of fracture = index date). Of those, patients with surgical intervention within 180 days from index fracture were identified. Rates of post-surgical complications (i.e., infection, non-union, and mal-union), reoperations (for device removal or for postoperative complications), post-operative costs and median time to reoperations were evaluated up to 2 years after surgery. RESULTS 21,340 patients with clavicle fractures were identified (mean age 35.0 years(standard deviation (SD): 26.5), 66.7% male). Surgery was performed on 672 patients (3.2% of total cohort) at an average 17.1 (SD: 25.2) days post-fracture. Complications (i.e., infection, non-union, or malunion) affected 8.1% of surgically treated clavicle fracture patients; the rate of infection was 3.5% (95% CI, 1.7%- 5.2%), non-union 4.4% (95% CI, 2.4%-6.5%), and mal-union 0.3% (95% CI, 0%-0.7%). Adjusting for age, gender, comorbidities and time to surgery, the all-cause reoperation rate was 20.2% (13.2%-30.0%) and the adjusted rate of reoperation for implant removal was 17.0% (10.7%-25.9%)-84% of all-cause reoperations were thus performed for implant removal. Median time to implant removal was 254 days. The mean cost of reoperations for all causes was £5,000. The most expensive reoperations were for cases that involved infection (mean £6,156). CONCLUSIONS Complication rates following surgical clavicle fracture care averaged 8.1%. However, reoperation rates exceed 20%, the vast majority of reoperations being performed for device removal. Technologies to alleviate secondary device removal surgeries would address a significant clinical unmet need.
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- Medical Devices Epidemiology, Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.
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Xing H, Cao C, Chen X, Gao Y, Huang G, Zhu J, Wang G. Bipolar clavicle fractures treatment using medial and lateral double plates: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e28590. [PMID: 35060524 PMCID: PMC8772692 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Clavicle fractures are common, accounting for 2.6 to 4% of all fractures, which typically result from direct injuries, including direct force on the shoulder after falling. However, bipolar clavicle fractures are rare, accounting for only 2.8% of all clavicle fractures, and their injury mechanism is speculated to evolve from two independent and continuous forces affecting the clavicle. Due to its low incidence, there is great controversy regarding the treatment of this fracture, as there is no relevant treatment standard or guideline to date. PATIENT CONCERNS In this case report, we describe a rare case of bipolar clavicle fracture in a 76-year-old man with multiple systemic fracture complications due to a traffic injury. He presented with limited shoulder function and movement upon arrival in the emergency room. DIAGNOSIS Bipolar clavicle fracture in the right shoulder (Robinson type 1B2, Robinson type 3B2). INTERVENTIONS We performed trans-sternoclavicular locking plate and lateral clavicular hook plate treatments and instructed patients to perform reasonable postoperative functional exercises. OUTCOMES Three months postoperatively, the pain was almost completely relieved with a DASH score of 40.0. Furthermore, radiographic examination of the clavicle showed satisfactory fracture healing. The patient had no further demands for shoulder function and no irritative symptoms of internal fixation and refused to undergo a second operation. The patient had a satisfactory prognosis after the treatment. LESSONS The treatment of bipolar clavicle fractures remains controversial. This study provides evidence of a feasible method to treat bipolar clavicle fractures: trans-sternoclavicular locking plate and lateral clavicular hook plate treatment.
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- Haiyang Xing
- Department of Orthopedics, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China–Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, P.R. China
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Zhang Y, Yu P, Zhuang C, Liu J, Li G, Ye T, Wang L. Revising the modified Neer classification for distal clavicle fractures: Description and reliability. Injury 2021; 54 Suppl 2:S56-S62. [PMID: 34952695 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The modified Neer classification is the most widely used classification system for distal clavicle fractures. However, it provides limited information for treatment decisions. The objective of this study was to revise the modified Neer classification to make it more suitable for treatment decision-making. HYPOTHESIS The revised version of the modified Neer classification has good intra- and interobserver agreements and provides an instructive treating algorithm. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study METHODS: Six observers, including three experienced shoulder specialists and three junior orthopaedic residents, independently reviewed plain radiographs of 52 patients with distal clavicle fractures. They were asked to classify the fracture types according to the modified Neer classification and our revised new classification separately to determine treatment approaches for each patient. Images were mirrored and randomized to verify the intraobserver agreement. Reliabilities were measured using the Fleiss kappa values. RESULTS Both the modified Neer classification and our revised version had near perfect intraobserver agreement (κ values: 0.87-1.00), whereas our revised Neer classification had a better interobserver agreement (κ values: 0.78 vs. 0.70, z = 4.70, p < 0.01) and stronger relevance to treatment decisions (coefficient of contingency: 0.70 vs. 0.44). CONCLUSION Our study demonstrated a near-perfect intraobserver and substantial interobserver agreement of the revised new classification, indicating that our revised new classification was better than the modified Neer classification. Meanwhile, our revised classification brought few disputes in treatment selection. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The modified Neer classification was revised to make it more accurate and suitable for guiding treatment. TYPE OF STUDY Study of diagnostic test LEVEL OF STUDY: Level II.
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- Yin Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, China 200025
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, China 200025
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, China 200025
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, China 200025
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- Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, China 200025
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, China 200025.
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Devkota P, Acharya BM, Pradhan NMS, Shrestha SK, Thakur AK, Gyawali B. Osteossíntese minimamente invasiva com placa para fraturas de clavícula. Rev Bras Ortop 2021; 57:295-300. [PMID: 35652028 PMCID: PMC9142239 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Objective
To analyze the radiological, clinical, and functional outcomes of clavicle fractures treated with the minimally-invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) technique.
Methods
From June 2018 to July 2019, 17 cases of clavicular fractures were managed using the MIPO technique under C-arm fluoroscopy. The functional outcomes were assessed using the Constant-Murley score and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. The clinical results of union, the complications, the operative time, the hospital stay, as well as infection, were analyzed.
Results
The mean follow-up time was of 10.41 ± 1.75 months (range: 8 to 14 months). There were 11 male and 6 female patients, with a mean age of 39.05 ± 10.76 years (range: 22 to 57 years). All fractures united on the mean time of 15.35 ± 3.08 weeks (range: 12 to 20 weeks). The mean operative time was of 98.11 ± 13.83 minutes (range: 70 to 130 minutes), and the mean length of the hospital stay was of 4.7 ± 1.12 days (range: 3 to 7 days). The mean Constant-Murley score was of 74.82 ± 6.36 in 4
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postoperative month, which was also statistically significant. One patient had superficial skin infection at the site of the incision.
Conclusions
The MIPO technique is an alternative method for the fixation of clavicle fractures, but it is technically more demanding, and requires well-equipped operating room facilities.
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- Pramod Devkota
- Ortopedista e traumatologista do Departamento de Ortopedia e Cirurgia do Trauma, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Patan Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Ortopedista e traumatologista do Departamento de Ortopedia e Cirurgia do Trauma, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Patan Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Ortopedista e traumatologista do Departamento de Ortopedia e Cirurgia do Trauma, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Patan Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Ortopedista e traumatologista do Departamento de Ortopedia e Cirurgia do Trauma, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Patan Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Ortopedista e traumatologista do Departamento de Ortopedia e Cirurgia do Trauma, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Patan Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Ortopedista e traumatologista do Departamento de Ortopedia e Cirurgia do Trauma, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Patan Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
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Yue L, Chen H, Feng TH, Wang R, Sun HL. Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy for midshaft clavicular delayed union: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:8242-8248. [PMID: 34621887 PMCID: PMC8462201 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i27.8242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND One of the most common complications following surgery for midshaft clavicle fracture is nonunion/delayed union. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is an alternative to promote new bone formation without surgical complications. To date, no literature has reported low-intensity ESWT (LI-ESWT) in delayed union of midshaft clavicle fracture.
CASE SUMMARY We reported a 66-year-old Chinese amateur cyclist with clavicle delayed union treated with 10 sessions of LI-ESWT (radial, 0.057 mJ/mm2, 3 Hz, 3000 shocks). No anesthetics were applied, and no side effects occurred. At the 4 mo and 7 mo follow-ups, the patient achieved clinical and radiographical recovery, respectively.
CONCLUSION In conclusion, our findings indicated that LI-ESWT could be a good option for treating midshaft clavicular delayed union.
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- Lei Yue
- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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Song HS, Kim H. Current concepts in the treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures in adults. Clin Shoulder Elb 2021; 24:189-198. [PMID: 34488301 PMCID: PMC8423531 DOI: 10.5397/cise.2021.00388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Midshaft clavicle fractures are the most common fracture of the clavicle accounting for 80% of all clavicle fractures. Traditionally, midshaft clavicle fractures are treated with conservative treatment even when prominent displacement is observed; however, recent studies revealed that nonunion or malunion rate may be higher with conservative treatment. Moreover, recent studies have shown better functional results and patient satisfaction with surgical treatment. This review article provides a review of clavicle anatomy, describes the current clavicle fracture classification system, and outlines various treatment options including current surgical options for clavicle fracture in adults.
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- Hyun Seok Song
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Murray NJ, Johnson T, Packham IN, Crowther MAA, Chesser TJS. Reducing unnecessary fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2021; 32:1319-1324. [PMID: 34476617 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-021-03107-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Displaced midshaft clavicle fractures have a non-union rate of 10-20%. Those who unite with conservative treatment have similar outcomes to those who undergo operative treatment; therefore, protocols to identify potential non-unions are important to avoid unnecessary surgery. The aim of this study is to report one such protocol. METHODS A protocol was introduced, where all isolated closed displaced midshaft clavicle fractures were initially managed non-operatively in a sling. At 2 weeks patients were assessed clinically and those who were struggling with their symptoms were offered surgery, with the remainder mobilised as comfortable. All cases treated at one centre over a three-year period, with a minimum follow-up of one-year underwent case note review. RESULTS Between 2015 and 2017 613 clavicle fractures were managed through clinic. 347 were middle third (56%), 75% were male, mean age 41(range16-97). Forty-one middle third clavicle fracture patients underwent early fixation. Eleven patients required late fixation for symptomatic delayed, non- or malunion, 6 for symptomatic non-unions and 1 was a symptomatic malunion. For displaced fractures the early operative rate was 17.8%, and symptomatic non/malunion rate was 3.2%. This led to a total operative rate of 21%. CONCLUSION A protocol for managing clavicle fractures has demonstrated an effective management of these injuries. It is cost-effective reducing the number of patients with displaced fractures requiring fixation with a fixation rate of 21% whilst reducing the rate of symptomatic non- and malunion (3.2%). The management pathway is simple and could be introduced into any orthopaedic outpatient department with ease.
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- Nicholas J Murray
- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, BS10 5NG, UK.
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, BS10 5NG, UK
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, BS10 5NG, UK
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, BS10 5NG, UK
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- Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, BS10 5NG, UK
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Hung LW, Lu HY, Chang CH, Chen TY, Wang TM, Lu TW. Effects of Internal Fixation for Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures on Shoulder Kinematics During Humeral Elevations. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:710787. [PMID: 34368104 PMCID: PMC8339802 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.710787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Mid-shaft clavicle fractures account for 35 to 44% of injuries to the shoulder girdle. There is increasing evidence to support surgical repair, but poor functional outcomes have been reported, and associated factors remain unclear. Methods The three-dimensional poses of the shoulder bones during arm elevations were measured in 15 patients treated for mid-shaft clavicle fractures by open reduction and internal fixation, and in 15 healthy controls. Results and Conclusion No significant between-side differences were found in the clavicle length after surgery (p > 0.05). The patients showed increased scapular protraction at lower elevation angles and reduced scapular retraction at higher elevation angles during frontal-plane elevations, with significantly reduced clavicle retraction (p < 0.05), with unaltered scapular rotation and tilt. The ranges of the observed changes were reduced to arm elevations at 60° and 90° in the scapular and sagittal planes. Similar changes were also found on the unaffected side, suggesting symmetrical bilateral compensation. The results suggest that shoulder kinematics in multi-plane arm elevations should be monitored for any signs of compromised bone motions following surgical treatment, and that rehabilitative training may be needed on both sides to improve the bilateral movement control of the shoulder complex.
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- Li-Wei Hung
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Ryan DJ, Iofin N, Furgiuele D, Johnson J, Egol K. Regional anesthesia for clavicle fracture surgery is safe and effective. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021; 30:e356-e360. [PMID: 33197587 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Historically, clavicle fracture repairs have been performed with patients under general anesthesia. However, in the past few years, the combination of an interscalene brachial plexus block and a modified superficial cervical plexus block has been described to provide adequate anesthesia for clavicle fracture surgery, with the added benefit of postoperative analgesia. In March 2013, members of our anesthesiology department began using this block with sedation for a subset of patients undergoing clavicle fracture fixation. METHODS This study was a retrospective review of patients who underwent clavicle fracture repair at a single institution between June 2014 and November 2017. The decision on the type of anesthesia (regional vs. general) was made jointly by the patient, anesthesiologist, and surgeon. Demographic data, relevant perioperative times, and intraoperative pain medication consumption were recorded, and comparisons of these variables were made between the regional and general anesthesia groups. RESULTS A total of 110 patients with 110 fractures were included. Of these patients, 52 received only regional anesthesia with the combined block whereas 58 received general anesthesia with an interscalene brachial plexus block. No major anesthetic-related complications were noted in any patients, and there were no cases in which regional anesthesia had to be converted to general anesthesia because of block failure. The anesthesia start time was significantly longer in the general anesthesia group (29 minutes vs. 20 minutes, P = .022), as was the total case time (164 minutes vs. 131 minutes, P < .001). Patients in the general anesthesia group required significantly more intraoperative fentanyl to be administered (207 μg vs. 141 μg, P = .002). CONCLUSION Regional anesthesia using a combined brachial plexus and modified superficial cervical plexus block is a reliable, efficacious technique. The combined block appears to be a reasonable alternative to general anesthesia with an interscalene brachial plexus block, and it may have benefits regarding the anesthesia start time and total case time.
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- Devon J Ryan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University (NYU) Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesia, New York University (NYU) Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, New York University (NYU) Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University (NYU) Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University (NYU) Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Hong S, Wang W, Guo J, He F, Wang C. The comparison of Nice knots and traditional methods as an auxiliary reduction-fixation technique in pre-contoured locking plate fixation for comminuted Robinson type 2B clavicle fracture: A retrospective study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26282. [PMID: 34115029 PMCID: PMC8202591 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Open reduction and pre-contoured locking plate fixation is a popular treatment option for displaced midshaft clavicle fracture. Lag screw and cerclage are 2 main intraoperative techniques to reduce and fix fragments. However, both lag screw and metallic cerclage have disadvantages. The doubled-suture Nice knot has been reported in many areas of orthopedic surgery for its effectiveness. This study aims to compare the outcomes of comminuted mid-shaft clavicle fractures reduced by Nice knots vs traditional techniques (lag screw or/and metallic cerclage) when bridged with pre-contoured locking plates.We retrospectively reviewed 101 patients (65 females and 36 males) diagnosed with midshaft clavicle fractures with at least one wedge fragment reduced by either Nice knots or traditional methods and bridged with pre-contoured locking plates between December 2016 and April 2019. Operation time, functional outcomes, pain, patient satisfaction, fracture healing, and complications were assessed at a follow-up of 12 to 40 months.The mean age of all the patients was 50.8 years. There were 52 and 49 patients in the Nice knot group and traditional group respectively, and no differences between 2 groups were found in general patient characteristics, fracture type, follow up and injury-to-surgery duration. The Nice knot group had significant less operation time (P < .01) than the traditional group (mean and standard deviation [SD], 78.6 ± 19.0 compared with 94.4 ± 29.9 minutes, respectively). For healing time, functional score, pain, satisfaction and complications, there were no significant differences between groups, despite the Nice knot group had slightly better results.Both Nice knots and traditional methods treated for comminuted Robinson type 2B clavicle fractures were effective and safe. And the Nice knots seemed to be superior with significant less operation time.
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- Shengkun Hong
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Park HY, Kim SJ, Sur YJ, Jung JW, Kong CG. Refracture after locking compression plate removal in displaced midshaft clavicle fractures after bony union: a retrospective study. Clin Shoulder Elb 2021; 24:72-79. [PMID: 34078014 PMCID: PMC8181845 DOI: 10.5397/cise.2021.00059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background A midshaft clavicle fracture is a common fracture that typically responds well to open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). However, refracture can occur after implant removal (IR). This study aimed to analyze the rate of refracture and related factors after removal of the locking compression plate (LCP) for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 201 patients who had undergone ORIF with LCP for midshaft clavicle fractures after IR after bony union from January 2011 to May 2018 at our institute. We evaluated basic demographic characteristics and radiographic parameters. All patients were treated with an LCP for primary fracture. The patients were divided into two groups: a refracture group that experienced a second fracture within 1 year after IR and a no-fracture group. Results There were four cases (1.99%) of refracture; three were treated conservatively, while one was treated surgically. All patients achieved bony union. The average interval between refracture and IR was 64 days (range, 6–210 days). There was a significant difference in classification of fractures (AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association [AO/OTA] classification) between the two groups. However, other patient demographics and radiographic measurements between refracture and IR, such as bone diameter, showed no significant difference between the two groups. Conclusions This study showed that one in 50 patients suffered from refracture after removal of the LCP. Thus, if patients desire IR, the surgeon should explain that there is a relatively higher possibility of refracture for cases with simple or segmental fractures than for other types of fracture.
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- Ho-Youn Park
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu, Korea
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Pathak SK, Gautam RK, Godara A, Singh M, Kumar N, Sharma A, Vyas A, Khan S, Kumar B, Mateen MO. Plate Osteosynthesis or Figure-of-Eight Brace: Which One Is Better in Midshaft Clavicle Fractures? Cureus 2021; 13:e14339. [PMID: 33972897 PMCID: PMC8103854 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Introduction Fracture of the clavicle bone is a very common injury owing to its subcutaneous location. Controversy exists about the optimal treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures in the presence of significant displacement and comminution of the fracture. Traditionally, non-surgical management was considered the first treatment option for most clavicle fractures. However, recent evidence shows that the non-surgical option causes more complications than previously reported. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of conservative treatment and surgical treatment for midshaft clavicle fractures. Materials and methods A total of 45 patients meeting the inclusion criteria were included in this randomized study. The patients were allocated to two groups: conservative and operative on an alternate basis. Patients in the conservative group were managed with figure-of-eight bandage, whereas patients in the operative group were treated surgically by plate fixation. Primary outcome was recorded at six weeks, three months, six months, and 12 months follow-up using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scores. We also assessed patient’s satisfaction after the treatment, fracture union, and complication rates among the study cohort. Results The ASES scores were significantly better in the operative group at three months and six months follow-up; however, at 12 months follow-up, there was no significant difference in the score between the groups. Although not statistically significant, the DASH score was better in the operative group than in the conservative group at all the follow-ups. This study showed that the time to union was lesser, rate of non-union was lower, and return to work was faster on the operative group. The mean satisfaction score in the operative and conservative groups was 4.16±0.76 and 4.05±1.24, respectively (p = 0.76). Conclusion This study suggests that open reduction and internal fixation with plate reduced the incidence of mal-union and non-union; however, surgical treatment showed no significant difference in the functional outcome as compared to conservative treatment.
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- Orthopedics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Ambala, IND
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- Orthopedics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Ambala, IND
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- Orthopedics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Ambala, IND
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- Orthopedics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Ambala, IND
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- Orthopedics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Ambala, IND
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- Orthopedics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Ambala, IND
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- Orthopedics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Ambala, IND
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- Orthopedics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Ambala, IND
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Yang TH, Ko HJ, Wang AD, Tseng WJ, Chia WT, Chen MK, Su YH. Complications of clavicle fracture surgery in patients with concomitant chest wall injury: a retrospective study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:294. [PMID: 33743671 PMCID: PMC7981946 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04148-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background The impact of associated chest wall injuries (CWI) on the complications of clavicle fracture repair is unclear to date. This study aimed to investigate the complications after surgical clavicle fracture fixation in patients with and without different degrees of associated CWI. Methods A retrospective review over a four-year period of patients who underwent clavicle fracture repair was conducted. A CWI and no-CWI group were distinguished, and the CWI group was subdivided into the minor-CWI (three or fewer rib fractures without flail chest) and complex-CWI (flail chest, four or more rib fractures) subgroup. Demographic data, classification of the clavicle fracture, number of rib fractures, and associated injuries were recorded. Overall complications included surgery-related complications and unplanned hospital readmissions. Univariate analysis and stepwise backward multivariate logistic regression were used to identify potential risk factors for complications. Results A total of 314 patients undergoing 316 clavicle fracture operations were studied; 28.7% of patients (90/314) occurred with associated CWI. Patients with associated CWI showed a significantly higher age, body mass index, and number of rib fractures. The overall and surgical-related complication rate were similar between groups. Unplanned 30-day hospital readmission rates were significantly higher in the complex-CWI group (p = 0.02). Complex CWI and number of rib fractures were both independent factor for 30-day unplanned hospital readmission (OR 1.59, 95% CI: 1.00–2.54 and OR 1.33, 95% CI: 1.06–1.68, respectively). Conclusion CWI did not affect surgery-related complications after clavicle fracture repair. However, complex-CWI may increase 30-day unplanned hospital readmission rates. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12891-021-04148-1.
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- Tsung-Han Yang
- Department of Orthopedics, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, 25, Lane 442, Sec 1, Jingguo Rd, Hsinchu City, 30059, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopedics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei City, 10002, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu City, 30059, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu City, 30059, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, 25, Lane 442, Sec 1, Jingguo Rd, Hsinchu City, 30059, Taiwan.,Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, 25, Lane 442, Sec 1, Jingguo Rd, Hsinchu City, 30059, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu City, 30059, Taiwan.
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- Department of Orthopedics, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, 25, Lane 442, Sec 1, Jingguo Rd, Hsinchu City, 30059, Taiwan. .,Department of Orthopedics, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Biomedical Park Branch, Hsinchu, County, 30261, Taiwan. .,Department of Orthopedics, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei City, 10002, Taiwan.
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Zhang F, Fu Q, Li Y, Lu N, Chen A, Zhao L. Locking plate combined with titanium cable for Neer type II distal clavicle fractures. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:269. [PMID: 33711982 PMCID: PMC7955632 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04137-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background There is controversy about the optimal strategy treatment of unstable distal clavicle fractures. We explored use of a surgical strategy: combination of a distal clavicle locking plate and a titanium cable. The purpose of this retrospective case series study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of this new strategy in treating Neer type II distal clavicle fractures. Methods Twenty-one patients with Neer type II distal clavicle fracture were treated with a distal clavicle locking plate and a titanium cable. All patients were followed for at least one year. We retrospectively collected and reviewed follow-up data. The clinical outcomes were assessed for union rate, functional score, and complication rate. Results All patients achieved bony union within 6 months. The average follow-up period was 20.6 months (range12–48 months). The mean Constant score at one-year follow-up was 94.6 ± 3.3 (range 84–98), and the mean UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) score was 33.3 ± 2.6 (range 27–35). Only one complication (wound infection) was observed during follow-up. Two patients received another operation for implant removal due to local irritation. Conclusions Use of a distal clavicle locking plate in combination with a titanium cable for treatment of Neer type II fractures results in high union rate, a low complication rate, and good shoulder function. This combined surgical strategy can be considered an effective method for treating unstable distal clavicle fractures.
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- Fan Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 415# Fengyang Road, Huangpu District,, 200003, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 415# Fengyang Road, Huangpu District,, 200003, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 415# Fengyang Road, Huangpu District,, 200003, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 415# Fengyang Road, Huangpu District,, 200003, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 415# Fengyang Road, Huangpu District,, 200003, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 415# Fengyang Road, Huangpu District,, 200003, Shanghai, China.
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Prospective evaluation of early functional recovery of displaced fractures of the middle third of the clavicle whether operated or not. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2021; 107:102768. [PMID: 33348044 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2020.102768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Several studies have analyzed the functional recovery after plate fixation of a displaced fracture of the middle third of the clavicle beyond the 6th week. The aim of this study was to assess the early functional recovery in the first 6 weeks, which has not yet been investigated. HYPOTHESIS Functional recovery in the first 6 weeks after surgical treatment is better than in the first 6 weeks of functional (non-operative) treatment. METHODS Any patient who had a closed displaced fracture of the middle third of the clavicle - Edinburgh types 2B1 or 2B2 - was informed of the treatment options within a week of their fracture: surgical fixation by anatomic plate or functional treatment. A QuickDASH score was filled out weekly for 6 weeks and at 3 and 6 months. Similarly, the Constant score was determined at 3 and 6 weeks and at 3 and 6 months. Any complications were documented and time to union was determined. RESULTS Sixty-five fractures in 65 patients were followed for 6 months. Twenty-six patients chose surgical treatment (S) and 39 chose functional treatment (F). The Constant and QuickDASH scores were significantly better in the S group from the 2nd to the 6th week. At 3 weeks, we found a Constant score of 57.7 in group F versus 74.9 in group S (p<0.01) and a QuickDASH of 55.9 in group F versus 27.4 in group S (p<0.001). At 6 weeks, the Constant score was 71.3 versus 86.1 (p<0.001) and the QuickDASH was 28.3 versus 10.6 (p<0.01), respectively. At 3 and 6 months, the recovery was comparable in both groups for these two scores. Return to work was earlier in the S group (34.3 versus 59.7 days; p<0.05). DISCUSSION This is the first study reporting the functional results during the first 6 weeks after a displaced fracture of the middle third of the clavicle in adults. Further studies should be conducted to better identify target patients for whom fracture fixation may be beneficial. CONCLUSION This study supports open reduction and internal fixation with an anatomical plate of displaced fractures of the middle third of the clavicle since the functional recovery is better in the first 6 weeks. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III; prospective case-control study.
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