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Jitpakdee K, Umprai V, Srimongkolpitak S, Jiamton C, Laohathaimongkol T. Comparison of single versus double coracoclavicular loop stabilization technique for the management of unstable distal clavicular fractures: a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2024; 34:1009-1016. [PMID: 37857899 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03759-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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PURPOSE The coracoclavicular (CC) loop stabilization technique is proposed for unstable distal clavicular fractures. This study aims to compare single and double CC loop stabilizations and evaluate differences in functional and radiographic outcomes between them. METHODS We conducted a prospective randomized controlled trial involving 46 patients who sustained unstable distal clavicular fractures between April 2017 and 2019. The participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: the single CC loop stabilization group (n = 23) or the double CC loop stabilization group (n = 23). We assessed their Constant score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score (ASES), and pain level. Additionally, we recorded data on time to union, CC distance, and any complications. RESULTS The single CC loop group demonstrated a shorter operative time and significantly higher Constant score than the double CC loop group at 1 month (77.32 ± 5.65 vs. 71.91 ± 8.33; p = 0.016) and 3 months (86.17 ± 4.05 vs. 81.13 ± 6.34; p = 0.009) postoperatively. However, there was no differences in the ASES score, time to union or CC distance restoration between two groups. Implant irritation was observed in the double CC loop group (26.1%), but there were no cases requiring revision surgery. CONCLUSIONS Both single and double CC loop stabilization demonstrated favorable outcomes, including a high union rate and minimal complications. Single CC loop stabilization showed slightly better early functional outcomes, reduced implant-related irritation, and shorter operative times.
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- Khanathip Jitpakdee
- Department of Orthopedics, Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, 290 Jermjompol, Si Racha, Chonburi, 20110, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ramkhamhaeng Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, 290 Jermjompol, Si Racha, Chonburi, 20110, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, 290 Jermjompol, Si Racha, Chonburi, 20110, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, 290 Jermjompol, Si Racha, Chonburi, 20110, Thailand.
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Hara T, Kurahashi T, Kuwahara Y, Tatebe M, Oguchi T, Urata S. The Results of Hook Plate Fixation for Palmar Fracture Dislocation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint. J Hand Surg Am 2023:S0363-5023(23)00496-3. [PMID: 37906242 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to present the clinical outcomes of the dorsal plating technique for palmar fracture dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. This plating technique minimizes dissection and interference with the finger extensor mechanism. METHODS We treated seven patients (with a mean age of 39.1 years) with dorsal hook plates for palmar fracture dislocations of the PIP joint between April 2018 and August 2022. The little finger was affected in five patients, and ring finger was affected in two. The mean time to surgery was 5.6 days, and the postoperative follow-up period was seven months. On the second postoperative day, all patients were allowed active motion of both the PIP and the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints. Simultaneously, DIP blocking exercises were started to prevent adhesion of the extensor mechanism. RESULTS The mean active flexion and extension of the PIP joint was 105° and -4°, respectively, whereas those of the DIP joint were 65° and 4°. No patient experienced extension lag in the DIP joint. The mean total active motion (TAM) was 273°, and the %TAM was 96%. The grip strength of the affected hand averaged 90% of that of the unaffected hand. The mean numerical rating scale for pain was 0.3 points, and the mean Hand20 score was 5.1 points. No complications were observed; two patients underwent implant removal at their request. CONCLUSIONS The present study suggests that this hook plate technique, which minimizes interference with the finger extension mechanism, is an effective surgical procedure that allows patients to tolerate early range of motion exercises and obtain satisfactory clinical outcomes in both the PIP and DIP joints. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic V.
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- Tatsuya Hara
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anjo Kosei Hospital, Anjo, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anjo Kosei Hospital, Anjo, Japan
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anjo Kosei Hospital, Anjo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anjo Kosei Hospital, Anjo, Japan
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Beisemann N, Spiller YM, Schnetzke M, Grützner PA, Nolte PC. Hook plate fixation of Neer type II distal clavicle fractures results in satisfactory patient-reported outcomes but complications and revisions are high. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:850. [PMID: 37891527 PMCID: PMC10612360 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06975-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical treatment of distal clavicle fractures Neer type II is challenging. A gold standard has not yet been established, thus various surgical procedures have been described. The purpose of this study is to report the radiological and clinical outcomes using hook plate fixation in Neer type II distal clavicle fractures. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed data of 53 patients who underwent hook plate fixation between December 2009 and December 2019 with ≥ 2 years of follow-up. Patients with preexisting pathologies or concomitant injuries of the ipsilateral shoulder were excluded. Pre- and postoperative coracoclavicular distance (CCD), bony union and patient-reported outcomes were collected, including the Constant Score (CS) and Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV). Complications and revisions were recorded. RESULTS At a mean final follow-up of 6.2 years, mean SSV was 91.0% (range, 20-100) and mean CS was 80.9 points (range, 25-99). The mean preoperative CCD was 19.0 mm (range, 5.7-31.8), the mean postoperative CCD was 8.2 mm (range, 4.4-12.2) and the mean CCD following hardware removal was 9.7 mm (range, 4.7-18.8). The loss of reduction following hardware removal was statistically significant (P = 0.007). Eleven (20.8%) patients had complications, with 5 cases of deep or superficial infection (9.4%), four non-unions (7.5%), one periosteosynthetic fracture, one postoperative seroma, one implant failure and one symptomatic acromioclavicular joint arthritis (all 1.9%). A total of 10 patients (18.9%) underwent revision surgery at a mean of 113 (range, 7-631) days. CONCLUSION Medium-term patient-reported outcomes for hook plate fixation of Neer type II distal clavicle fractures are satisfactory; however, one in five patients suffers a complication with the majority of them requiring revision surgery.
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- Nils Beisemann
- Department for Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany
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- German Joint Centre, ATOS Clinic Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany.
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Lee YS, Kim DS, Jung JW, Jo YH, Lee CH, Lee BG. Risk factors of loss of reduction after acromioclavicular joint dislocation treated with a hook plate. J Orthop Traumatol 2023; 24:10. [PMID: 36961582 PMCID: PMC10039153 DOI: 10.1186/s10195-023-00685-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Acromioclavicular joint fixation using a hook plate is effective for the treatment of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation. However, several studies have reported some complications including loss of reduction after surgery for acromioclavicular joint dislocation. This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with the loss of reduction after acromioclavicular joint dislocation surgery using a hook plate. METHODS This was a retrospective study that assessed 118 patients with acromioclavicular joint dislocation, who were diagnosed between March 2013 and January 2019 and underwent surgical treatment using the hook plate (reduction loss group: n = 38; maintenance group: n = 80). The mean follow-up period was 29.9 months (range, 24-40 months). We assessed the range of motion, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score (ASES), visual analog scale score for pain, and a subjective shoulder value. Radiological assessment of coracoid clavicular distance was performed. The risk factors of reduction loss were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Age (p = 0.049), sex (female, p = 0.03, odds ratio OR = 4.81), Rockwood type V (p = 0.049, OR = 2.20), and time from injury to surgery > 7 days (p = 0.018, OR = 2.59) were statistically significant factors in the reduction loss group. There were no significant differences in the clinical outcomes for range of motion, ASES, subjective shoulder value, and visual analog scale scores between the two groups. In the radiological results, preoperative coracoid clavicular distance (p = 0.039) and ratio (p = 0.001), and over-reduction (p = 0.023, OR = 0.40) were significantly different between the two groups. The multivariate logistic regression analysis identified the female sex (p = 0.037, OR = 5.88), a time from injury to surgery > 7 days (p = 0.019, OR = 3.36), and the preoperative coracoid clavicular displacement ratio of the injured shoulder (p < 0.001, OR = 1.03) as risk factors associated with reduction loss following surgery using a hook plate for acromioclavicular dislocation. CONCLUSION A delayed timing of surgery > 7 days, preoperative coracoid clavicular displacement ratio of the injured shoulder, and female sex were identified as risk factors for loss of reduction after surgery using a hook plate for acromioclavicular joint dislocation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV; retrospective comparison; treatment study.
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- Young Seok Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Guri, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Hickland P, Goodland C, Zachariah S, E Murphy L, Neil M. Operative management of lateral third clavicle fractures: a comparison of internal fixation methods. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2023; 33:159-165. [PMID: 34825989 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-021-03173-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Clavicle fractures in the lateral third are associated with more complications. Various methods of internal fixation exist; however, there is no consensus which should be employed. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of these various methods in our regional trauma unit. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of patients who underwent internal fixation of a lateral clavicle fracture in our unit between 1 August 2014 and 31 July 2019. Demographic and outcome data were extracted from electronic care records and imaging systems. RESULTS In total, 44 patients were included, with the following demographics: mean age 26 years, 63.6% male, 65.9% high-energy injury, 68.2% Neer II fracture. The following operations were performed: hook plate fixation (HPF) = 10, locking plate fixation (LPF) = 16, coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction (CCLR) = 12, and LPF + CCLR = 6. Patients having LPF had a significantly larger post-operative coracoclavicular distance (7.6 mm vs 13.5 mm, p < 0.01), and trends towards a lesser decrease in CCD (9.9 mm vs 12.6 mm, p = 0.37) and incomplete ACJ reduction (50.0% vs 89.3%, p = 0.11). There was a significantly higher re-operation rate after HPF (100% vs 23.5%, p < 0.01). There were no differences in time to union or duration of follow-up. CONCLUSION In our unit there is no clearly favoured method of internal fixation of lateral clavicle fractures. When LPF is used, there should be consideration of concomitant CCLR. The high rate of re-operation after HPF is concordant with previous research.
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- Patrick Hickland
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK.
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK
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Malik SS, Tahir M, Remtulla M, Malik S, Jordan RW. 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; 143:329-52. [PMID: 34988674 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-04287-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [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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Tsai YJ, Yeh JP, Lin TH, Lin TS, Hsieh CH. Hooked embracing plate for Rolando fracture fixation: a preliminary result. BMC Surg 2022; 22:419. [PMID: 36482333 PMCID: PMC9733042 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01876-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Rolando fracture is a comminuted, intra-articular fracture over the metacarpal bone base of the thumb which often leads to joint instability and requirement of surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate the radiological and functional outcomes of Rolando fracture following surgical fixation with a hooked embracing plate (Acumed, 1.3 mm, Rolando Fracture Hooked Plate) designed for Rolando fracture. METHOD We retrospectively reviewed a consequence of patients between 2018 and 2022 with Rolando fracture who received open reduction internal fixation with hooked embracing plates. Primary endpoints were the quality of radiologic reduction after the operation and peri-operative complications. Secondary outcomes were bone union, pinch and grip strength, palmar abduction, opposition and radiographic osteoarthritis over the trapeziometacarpal (TMC) joint. RESULTS A total of 5 patients were included. All patients had good quality of radiological reduction without peri-operative complications. The opposition, abduction, pinch and grip strength were nearly full-recovered for all patients with fine bone unions after 3 months follow-up. CONCLUSION The hooked embracing plate is a good and safe option for surgical fixation in patients with Rolando fracture. Compared with traditional method such as lag screw or mini-plate fixation, the hooked embracing plate could provide rigid fixation with fine radiologic and functional outcomes with early mobilization.
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- Yueh-Ju Tsai
- grid.413804.aDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123, Dapi Road, Niaosung Dist., Kaohsiung, 83301 Taiwan
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- grid.413804.aDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123, Dapi Road, Niaosung Dist., Kaohsiung, 83301 Taiwan
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- grid.413804.aDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123, Dapi Road, Niaosung Dist., Kaohsiung, 83301 Taiwan
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- grid.413804.aDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123, Dapi Road, Niaosung Dist., Kaohsiung, 83301 Taiwan
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- grid.413804.aDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123, Dapi Road, Niaosung Dist., Kaohsiung, 83301 Taiwan
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Teimouri M, Ravanbod H, Farrokhzad A, Sabaghi J, Mirghaderi SP. Comparison of hook plate versus T-plate in the treatment of Neer type II distal clavicle fractures: a prospective matched comparative cohort study. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:369. [PMID: 35907856 PMCID: PMC9338617 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03261-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of distal clavicle fracture fixation with a hook plate versus the standard non-locking T-plate for unstable Neer type II fractures.
Methods A prospective matched cohort study including two groups of hook plates and T-plates fixation was conducted in our two tertiary trauma centers. Patients with distal clavicle fractures Neer type II were assessed for union and the Constant-Murley score (CMS) at 1-, 3-, and 6-month follow-ups. Inadequate radiographic consolidation > 6 months after surgery was defined as non-union. Subscales of CMSpain, CMSactivities of daily living, CMSrange of motion (ROM), and CMSstrength were also compared between groups. According to recommendations, the implant was removed after union confirmation in the hook plate at a planned second surgery. Results Sixty consecutive patients were enrolled: 30 in the T-plate group and 30 in the hook plate group. CMS showed similar functional outcomes for T-plates and hook plates at all follow-ups (Month 6: 92.0 vs. 91.7, P = 0.45). However, on the month 1 follow-up, the T-plate group scored higher than the hook plate group for ROM and pain (CMSpain = 13.0 vs. 12.3, P = 0.03; CMSROM = 35.2 vs. 33.2, P = 0.002). Despite this, Pain, ROM, and other CMS domains were comparable between groups (P > 0.05). The mean time to union was 2.5 + 1.4 months for the T-plate group and 2.3 + 1.6 months for the hook plate group (P = 0.44). There was one fixation failure in each group and one periprosthetic fracture in the hook plate group (two revisions for the hook plates and one for T-plates, P = 1.00). Non-union and other complications were not observed. Conclusion Both surgical approaches resulted in full recovery and good function. However, in the hook plate group ROM and pain scores were lower at 1 month. Standard non-locking T-plates are a viable alternative to hook plates with low cost and promising outcomes for treating displaced distal clavicle fractures.
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- Mehdi Teimouri
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ayatollah Kashani Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Al-Zahra Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ayatollah Kashani Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ayatollah Kashani Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. .,Students' Scientific Research Center (SSRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Panagopoulos A, Solou K, Tatani I, Triantafyllopoulos IK, Lakoumentas J, Kouzelis A, Athanasiou V, Kokkalis ZT. What is the optimal surgical treatment for Neer type IIB (IIC) distal clavicle fractures? A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:215. [PMID: 35392941 PMCID: PMC8991691 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03108-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of the present study was to systematically review the current treatment strategies for the treatment of Neer type IIB distal clavicle fractures in terms of functional outcome and complication rates and to examine the most appropriate surgical method by comparing all the available surgical techniques and implants. Methods We performed a systematic review of the existing literature (2000–2021) in accordance with the PRISMA statement. We searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Research Gate and Google Scholar using the general terms ‘distal AND clavicle AND fracture’ to capture as many reports as possible. The MINORS tool was used to assess the risk of bias of the nonrandomized studies. We categorized the reported surgical techniques into four main types: open or arthroscopic coracoclavicular (CC) stabilization, locking plate fixation with or without CC augmentation, hook plate fixation and acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) transfixation. We reported findings for two main outcomes: clinical results and complication rates categorized into major and minor. Results Our database search yielded a total of 630 records; 34 studies were appropriate for qualitative analysis. There were 790 patients, with a mean age of 40.1 years, a female percentage of 37% and a mean follow-up period of 29.3 months. In total, 132 patients received a hook plate, 252 received a locking plate, 368 received CC stabilization and 41 received transacromial transfixation. All studies were retrospective and had fair MINORS scores. Locking plate, CC stabilization and ACJ transfixation showed similar clinical results but were much better than hook plate fixation; CC augmentation did not significantly improve the outcome of locking plate fixation. The rate of major complications was similar among groups; hook plate and AC joint transfixation had the worst rates of minor complications. Open CC techniques were slightly better than arthroscopic techniques. Conclusions The present systematic review for the optimal fixation method for Neer type IIB fractures of the distal clavicle showed similar major complication rates among techniques; the hook plate technique demonstrated inferior clinical results to other techniques. Open CC stabilization and locking plate fixation without CC augmentation seem to be the best available treatment options.
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- Andreas Panagopoulos
- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Patras University Hospital, Papanikolaou 1, 26504, Rio-Patras, Greece.
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Patras University Hospital, Papanikolaou 1, 26504, Rio-Patras, Greece
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Patras University Hospital, Papanikolaou 1, 26504, Rio-Patras, Greece
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- Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Patras University, Rio-Patras, Greece
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Patras University Hospital, Papanikolaou 1, 26504, Rio-Patras, Greece
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Patras University Hospital, Papanikolaou 1, 26504, Rio-Patras, Greece
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Patras University Hospital, Papanikolaou 1, 26504, Rio-Patras, Greece
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Madi S, Pandey V, Murali S, Acharya K. Clinical and radiological outcome of acute high-grade acromioclavicular joint dislocation: A retrospective cohort study on Hook plate versus arthroscopic assisted single coracoclavicular tunnel with DogBone™ button dual FiberTape® construct. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2022; 27:101825. [PMID: 35310786 PMCID: PMC8924685 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2022.101825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Purpose Hook plate (HP) is a popular implant of choice in the management of highgrade acute acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocations. Recently, suspensory loop systems have drawn significant interest with comparable results and additionally does not warrant implant removal. However, no studies have compared the outcomes of HP vis-a-vis Dog Bone TM Button with dual FiberTape® (DB). Methods 38 patients who underwent HP or Arthroscopic assisted single tunnel DB fixation to stabilize high-grade ACJ dislocations were retrospectively included in study for clinically and radiological evaluation at a minimum follow up of one year. American Shoulder and Elbow Society and Constant Murley scores were used for clinical assessment. The radiological evaluation was done by assessing quality of reduction, measuring coracoclavicular distance (CCD), and extent of subacromial erosion. Results For final follow up evaluation, both HP and DB group had 16 patients each. The mean follow-up was 55.38 ± 10.9 and 32.88 ± 14.0 months in HP and DB group, respectively. No significant difference in mean ASES (p=0.71) and CM score (p=0.62) was found between the two groups. The DB group revealed higher CCD at the final follow-up compared to the HP group (p=0.01). Although statistically insignificant, there were more subluxations and dislocations in the DB group (37.5%) compared to the HP group (25%). The subacromial erosion was noted in all cases of the HP group at time of implant removal. Conclusion Both groups revealed satisfactory functional and radiological outcome. However, the DB group showed a higher tendency of loss of reduction.
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Lee CY, Chen PC, Liu YC, Tsai YC, Chou PH, Fu YC, Liu WC, Jupiter JB. Does coracoclavicular augmentation additional to hook plate fixation provide benefits in acute unstable acromioclavicular dislocation? A meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:205. [PMID: 35246100 PMCID: PMC8897880 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05142-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocation is a common shoulder injury. In treating acute unstable ACJ dislocation, a hook plate (HP) is a straightforward and popular option for ensuring proper reduction and rigid fixation while promoting AC and coracoclavicular (CC) ligament healing. Surgeons typically remove the HP to prevent subacromial impingement and acromial osteolysis; however, concerns about redislocation after implant removal remain. Therefore, additional CC augmentation may be helpful in combination with HP fixation. The aim of this meta-analysis is to compare the outcomes and complications of HP fixation with or without additional CC augmentation for acute unstable ACJ dislocation. Methods We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases for relevant case–control studies. The primary outcomes were patient-reported outcome measures; the secondary outcomes were pain measured using a visual analog scale (VAS), CC distance (CCD), and complications. Continuous data were assessed using weighted standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs), and dichotomous data were evaluated with Mantel–Haenszel odds ratio (ORs) with 95% CIs. Results We analyzed one randomized control trial and four case–control studies comparing HP fixation with or without CC augmentation. A total of 474 patients with Rockwood type III or V ACJ dislocation were included. We found no differences in Constant–Murley score (SMD, − 0.58, 95% CI − 1.41 to 0.26; P = 0.18), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score (SMD, 0.21, 95% CI − 0.10 to 0.52; P = 0.19), University of California at Los Angeles shoulder rating scale score (SMD, − 0.02, 95% CI − 1.27 to 1.23; P = 0.97), or VAS pain score (SMD, 0.36, 95% CI − 0.16 to 0.88; P = 0.17) between groups. The CC augmentation group had lower odds of osteolysis (OR, 0.27, 95% CI 0.10 to 0.74; P = 0.01) and a shorter CCD (SMD, − 0.29, 95% CI − 0.57 to − 0.01; P = 0.04). Conclusion HP fixation with CC augmentation is preferable for acute unstable ACJ dislocations. Although CC augmentation did not provide additional benefits related to functional outcomes or pain, it resulted in greater reduction maintenance after implant removal and a 73% lower risk of acromial osteolysis. Trial registration PROSPERO (CRD42021271118).
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- Chih-Yao Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, 807, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- School of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, 807, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, 807, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Ph.D Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, 807, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Ph.D Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopedic surgery, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiug Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, 807, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,Ph.D Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. .,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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- Hand and Arm center, Department of Orthopedic surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Yu P, Zhang Y, Ye T, Liu J, Zhuang C, Wang L. Clinical and radiological outcomes of acute Rookwood type IIIB acromioclavicular joint dislocation: Mini-open tightrope technique versus hook plate. Injury 2022; 54 Suppl 2:S63-S69. [PMID: 35180996 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Treatment of acute Rookwood type III AC joint dislocation is still controversially discussed. ISAKOS suggested to subdivide type III AC joint injuries into type IIIA (stable) and type IIIB (unstable). The aim of this study was to compare clinical and radiographic outcomes between hook plate fixation and mini-open tightrope for the treatment of acute Rookwood type IIIB acromioclavicular joint dislocation. METHODS We conducted a retrospective clinical study of 112 patients with acute Rookwood type IIIB acromioclavicular joint dislocation who were treated surgically using either mini-open TightRope or hook plate from 2013 to 2019. All patients were followed up for 12 months. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Constant-Murley Score (CMS). Radiological results were assessed with the coracoclavicular distance (CCD), the change in clavicular elevation (ΔCE) and horizontal translation. RESULTS The length of incision was significantly shorter in the mini-open TightRope group than that in hook plate group (6.62±0.60 vs. 2.58±0.43 p <0.001). Duration of surgery was significantly shorter in the mini-open TightRope group than that in hook plate group (30.12±6.65 vs. 53.33±12.03; p < 0.001). Total blood loss volume was significantly less in the mini-open TightRope group than in the hook plate group. (23.85±7.88 vs. 70.67±24.62, p < 0.001). VAS and CMS in mini-open TightRope group were better than that in hook plate group at 2 weeks after surgery (VAS: 2.19±0.92 vs. 3.30±1.51, p = 0.002 and CMS 69.80±5.61 vs. 57.53±9.24, p<0.001) and 3 month after surgery (VAS: 1.19±0.48 vs. 3.07±1.36, p<0.001 and CMS 89.30±4.47 vs. 83.20±12.11, p = 0.205). There was no statistically significant difference between two groups at 12 months follow-up including VAS, CMS, the CC distance,ΔCE and the degree of dynamic horizontal translation. There were 2 complications in the hook plate group including 1cut out and 1 superficial wound infection. CONCLUSION The mini-open tightrope has better function and relieves pain in the early postoperative period compared to hook plate, and at the last follow up two groups have similar clinical and radiological outcomes. Mini-open TightRope fixation is a good option for the treatment of acute Rockwood types ⅢB AC joint dislocation.
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- Pei Yu
- Department of orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197 Ruijin 2nd Rd, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197 Ruijin 2nd Rd, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197 Ruijin 2nd Rd, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197 Ruijin 2nd Rd, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197 Ruijin 2nd Rd, Shanghai 200025, China.
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- Department of orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, No. 197 Ruijin 2nd Rd, Shanghai 200025, China.
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Gutman MJ, Joyce CD, Patel MS, Lazarus MD, Horneff JG. Outcomes Following Different Fixation Strategies of Neer Type IIB Distal Clavicle Fractures. Arch Bone Jt Surg 2022; 10:160-165. [PMID: 35655745 PMCID: PMC9117897 DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2021.54472.2718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Multiple surgical techniques for fixation of Neer type IIB distal clavicle fractures have been described without consensus on optimal treatment. The purpose of this study is to compare functional and radiographic results with surgical management of Neer type IIB distal clavicle fractures at a single institution. Methods Sixty-three patients with acute Neer type IIB fractures treated operatively were evaluated. Patients with a minimum of two year follow up were included. Functional scores included American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), Simple Shoulder Test (SST), and Likert patient satisfaction (1 to 5). Radiographs were assessed for osseous union and coracoclavicular (CC) distance. Results Thirty-eight patients met inclusion with a mean follow-up of 5.3 years. Patients were divided into five groups based on fixation technique: suture-only CC fixation (n=6), CC screw fixation only (n=3), open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) without CC fixation (n=8), hook plate fixation (n=4), and ORIF with suture CC reconstruction (n=17). Outcome scores for the entire cohort were 91.8 for ASES, 90.2 for SANE, and 10.8 for STT. Patients with hook plates had significantly lower SANE score (p=0.016), but no other significant differences in functional, satisfaction, or radiographic outcomes were found between groups. Sixteen patients (42.1%) required reoperation. Conclusion Treatment of Neer type IIB fractures via suture- only fixation, plate-only fixation, or a combination of both demonstrated satisfactory mid to long term outcomes. While implant removal was more common in the CC screw and ORIF groups, no fixation technique proved functionally superior.
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- Michael J Gutman
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Lou W, Xu D, Li M, Chen J. The treatment of distal clavicle fracture with hook plate of multiple hook angles - A prospective study. Asian J Surg 2021; 45:812-813. [PMID: 34961712 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2021.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- Ningbo No.6 Hospital, Zhejiang, China; Shangyu People's Hospital, Zhejiang, China.
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- Ningbo No.6 Hospital, Zhejiang, China.
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Abboud G, Maalouly J, Tawk A, Aouad D, Ayoubi R, Najm T, El-Hajj G, El Rassi G, Nehme A. Intertrochanteric fractures treated by diaphyseal support arthroplasty with hook plate vs cerclage wires only: A retrospective cohort study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 72:103075. [PMID: 34849221 PMCID: PMC8608877 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.103075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background The treatment of unstable fractures of the intertrochanteric region of the hip in the elderly is controversial. Conventionally, internal fixation with intramedullary nail or a dynamic hip screw is the treatment of choice in intertrochanteric fractures. Nowadays, some authors encouraged the use hip arthroplasty for management of these fractures with good outcome. The aim of this study is to compare total hip arthroplasty with hook plate against total hip arthroplasty with cerclage cables in the management of unstable intertrochanteric fractures. Materials and methods Out of 100 admitted patients to a central university hospital in Beirut between 2013 and 2019 with a diagnosis of unstable intertrochanteric fracture of the hip, only 64 (36 hook plate vs 28 cerclage) patients were selected. This is a retrospective study, patients were excluded if lost to follow up, or if follow up less than one year is available. The data were retrieved from inpatient and outpatient hospital files. Functional outcomes were assessed according to ambulatory capacity. The main clinical measures were early postoperative full weight bearing, postoperative complications, functional outcome and radiologic assessment done by a radiologist in addition to measuring the dysfunction via the Harris Hip Score. Results The time to full weight bearing, the rate of postoperative complications, radiologic outcome and the functional outcomes were more satisfactory in the hook - plate group than in the cerclage - cable group. Conclusion According to the results, total hip arthroplasty with hook plate is considered the preferred modality of treatment in mobile elderly patients above sixty-five years of age with an unstable intertrochanteric femoral fracture, despite being a bulky foreign material that can lead to trochanteric bursitis.
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- Ghadi Abboud
- Department of Medical Imaging, Saint Georges University Medical Center, Balamand University, P.O.Box 166378, Achrafieh, Beirut, 1100 2807, Lebanon
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Saint Georges University Medical Center, Balamand University, P.O.Box 166378, Achrafieh, Beirut, 1100 2807, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, St George University Medical Center, Achrafieh, University of Balamand, Achrafieh, Beirut, 1100 2807, Lebanon
- Corresponding author. Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, St George University Medical Center, University of Balamand, Achrafieh, Beirut, 1100 2807, Lebanon.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Saint Georges University Medical Center, Balamand University, P.O.Box 166378, Achrafieh, Beirut, 1100 2807, Lebanon
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Saint Georges University Medical Center, Balamand University, P.O.Box 166378, Achrafieh, Beirut, 1100 2807, Lebanon
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Saint Georges University Medical Center, Balamand University, P.O.Box 166378, Achrafieh, Beirut, 1100 2807, Lebanon
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Saint Georges University Medical Center, Balamand University, P.O.Box 166378, Achrafieh, Beirut, 1100 2807, Lebanon
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Saint Georges University Medical Center, Balamand University, P.O.Box 166378, Achrafieh, Beirut, 1100 2807, Lebanon
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Saint Georges University Medical Center, Balamand University, P.O.Box 166378, Achrafieh, Beirut, 1100 2807, Lebanon
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Xu D, Lou W, Chen Y, Chen J. Risk factors for postoperative shoulder pain of acromioclavicular joint dislocation treat with the hook plate: A retrospective study. Asian J Surg 2021:S1015-9584(21)00677-1. [PMID: 34789429 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2021.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Lee WY, Shin HD, Kim KC, Cha SM, Jeon YS, Kim DH. Open Reduction and Stable Internal Fixation Using a 3.5-mm Locking Hook Plate for Isolated Fractures of the Greater Tuberosity of the Humerus: A 2-Year Follow-up Study Using an Innovative Fixation Method. Clin Orthop Surg 2021; 13:293-300. [PMID: 34484620 PMCID: PMC8380536 DOI: 10.4055/cios20212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Backgroud The best treatment for isolated greater tuberosity (GT) fractures is still controversial. Although previous studies have suggested surgical options, they are either unable to provide firm fixation or present with a variety of complications. Methods We retrospectively studied the records of patients with isolated GT fractures who underwent open reduction and internal fixation using a 3.5-mm locking hook plate between January 2016 and January 2018. The surgical indication was an at least 5-mm displacement of the GT as observed in either simple radiography or three-dimensional computed tomography. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the following five parameters shortly before implant removal and at the final follow-up: visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Shoulder Rating Scale of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Constant-Murley score, and range of motion. Results Twenty-one patients with a mean age of 64 years were included. Bone union was achieved within 12–20 weeks of the first surgery in all patients. Implant removal was performed between 13 and 22 weeks after surgery. At the final follow-up, the mean VAS pain score, forward flexion, abduction, external rotation, internal rotation, ASES score, UCLA score, and Constant-Murley score were significantly better when compared to outcomes shortly before implant removal (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p = 0.008, p = 0.003, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, and p < 0.001, respectively). Conclusions The 3.5-mm locking hook plate provided sufficient stability and led to satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes for isolated GT fractures. However, the hook plate may irritate the rotator cuff, and postoperative stiffness may be inevitable. Therefore, second surgery for implant removal is necessary after bone union is achieved.
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- Woo-Yong Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Shoulder Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, TanTan Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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Xu D, Lou W, Li M, Chen J. The influence of hook tip in different depths on the treatment of acromioclavicular joint dislocation with clavicular hook plate: A retrospective study. Asian J Surg 2021; 44:1459-1460. [PMID: 34362623 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2021.07.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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- Ding Xu
- Department of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Ningbo No.6 Hospital, China; Department of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Shangyu People's Hospital of Shaoxing City, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Ningbo No.6 Hospital, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Ningbo No.6 Hospital, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Ningbo No.6 Hospital, China
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Hemmann P, Koch M, Gühring M, Bahrs C, Ziegler P. Acromioclavicular joint separation treated with clavicular hook plate: a study of radiological and functional outcomes. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2021; 141:603-10. [PMID: 32588137 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03521-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION ACJ separation is a common shoulder injury. A variety of surgical techniques for high-grade ACJ separations have been described. A commonly used technique represents open reduction and fixation by a hook plate. Goal of the present study was to evaluate radiographic and functional outcome in patients with high-grade ACJ separations following surgical treatment with a hook plate before and after surgery as well as after hook plate removal. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients undergoing surgery with a hook plate due to traumatic ACJ separation between 2012 and 2014 were included and examined during a follow-up control. Demographic and clinical data as well as radiographs pre- and postoperatively were evaluated. Additionally, range of motion, DASH Score and Constant-Murley Score (CMS) were analysed in a follow-up examination. Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Spearman's rank correlation were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS 99 patients (88 m/11 w, 44 y) were included in the present study. 69 (64 m/5 w, 49 y) could be examined during long-term follow-up (38 month). After hook plate removal, the CCD increased significantly (13.7 ± 0.9 mm) compared to the hook plate in situ (9.9 ± 0.8 mm, p = 0.000001). 68% of all patients achieved a full range of motion post-operatively. Main limitations of range of motion affected external rotation as well as ante-/retroversion. Mean DASH Score was 5.6 ± 1 points and CMS 90.0 ± 1.4 points. CONCLUSION In contrast to a significant higher CCD after hook plate removal, nearly all patients achieved good to excellent functional results for DASH and CMS. This indicates that loss of reduction does not necessarily lead to poor functional outcome after ACJ separation surgery.
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Lee JI, Park KC, So HS, Lee DH. Clinical outcomes after mini- hook plate fixation for small avulsion fractures around the interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal joints of the hand. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:186. [PMID: 33706801 PMCID: PMC7953753 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02339-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mini-hook plate has been described for the treatment of various small avulsion fragments in the hand. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate clinical outcomes after mini-hook plate fixation in patients with an avulsion fracture around the interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal joints of the hand. METHODS Nineteen patients with avulsion fractures around the interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal joints of the hand were included in this study. Seven patients had a mallet fracture, and 12 patients had other phalangeal avulsion fractures including central slip, collateral ligament, volar plate, and flexor avulsion fractures. The osseous union and functional outcomes, including finger joint motion, joint stability, pinching strength, and the disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand score, were evaluated. RESULTS The mean duration of follow-up was 33.8 months. All patients in mallet and other phalangeal avulsion fractures achieved osseous union between the avulsion fragment and phalangeal bone, and there was no joint subluxation. There were no significant differences in the disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand scores. However, the patients with mallet fracture have lower mean percentage values of the total active range of motion and pinching strength than other phalangeal avulsion fractures. We abandoned this procedure in mallet fractures because the early results after mini-hook plate fixation in mallet fractures appeared unfavorable. CONCLUSION These results suggest that the mini-hook plate fixation can provide sufficient stability and good clinical outcomes in those with phalangeal avulsion fractures. However, the outcomes for mallet fractures were not as good as those for other phalangeal avulsion fractures.
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- Jung Il Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Guri, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Guri, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ewha Women's University Mokdong Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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Chen YT, Wu KT, Jhan SW, Hsu SL, Liu HC, Wang CJ, Ko JY, Chou WY. Is coracoclavicular reconstruction necessary in hook plate fixation for acute unstable acromioclavicular dislocation? BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:127. [PMID: 33522921 PMCID: PMC7849128 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-03978-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocation is a relatively common shoulder injury. For the treatment of cases of severe ACJ dislocation (Rockwood type III–V), hook plate fixation is an easy-to-master and minimally-invasive approach to surgical intervention. Over stress on the acromion following hook plate fixation often leads to acromial complications such as osteolysis and loss of reduction. We hypothesized that suspensory reconstruction alongside hook plate fixation might provide a superior stability and reduce complications as compared with hook plate fixation alone. The purpose of the study was to assess the clinical and radiographic outcomes of these two surgical modalities. Methods We retrospectively enrolled 49 patients with acute ACJ dislocation from May 2010 to December 2018. Among them, 19 patients received hook plate fixation only (HP group), and 19 underwent concomitant hook plate fixation and loop suspension fixation with two mersilene sutures (HM group). The demographic data of the patients were recorded and analyzed. All patients underwent a shoulder X-ray initially, immediately postoperatively, and at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months to measure the relative coracoclavicular distance (rCCD). Clinical assessment of shoulder function outcome was conducted using the Constant Murley Score (CMS); the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Shoulder Score was also measured at the latest follow-up. Results There were no significant differences in the demographic data between the two groups. With regards to the CMS and the UCLA score, the HM group and HP group both had excellent outcomes, and no significant differences in scores were observed between groups (CMS: 93.90 ± 6.16 versus 94.47 ± 7.26, p = 0.47; UCLA score: 32.84 ± 2.91 versus 34.32 ± 1.16, p = 0.07). However, the HM group demonstrated substantial superiority in terms of maintenance of the rCCD over the HP group (91.47 ± 27.47 versus 100.75 ± 48.70, p = 0.015). In addition, there was less subacromial osteolysis in the HM group than the HP group (52.6% versus 15.8%, p = 0.038). Conclusion Both fixations yielded excellent functional outcomes. However, concomitant hook plate fixation with loop suspensory reconstruction demonstrated the fewer acromion complications and statistical differences in reduction maintenance with less clinical significance.
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- Yu-Ta Chen
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123 Ta Pei Road, Niao Sung Dist, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123 Ta Pei Road, Niao Sung Dist, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123 Ta Pei Road, Niao Sung Dist, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123 Ta Pei Road, Niao Sung Dist, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123 Ta Pei Road, Niao Sung Dist, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123 Ta Pei Road, Niao Sung Dist, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123 Ta Pei Road, Niao Sung Dist, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 123 Ta Pei Road, Niao Sung Dist, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Gavaskar AS, Parthasarathy S, Balamurugan J, Raj RV, Anurag R, Gopinath D. Volar hook plate stabilization of volar marginal fragments in intra-articular distal radius fractures. Injury 2021; 52:85-9. [PMID: 33046251 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND In the setting of intra-articular distal radius fractures, the volar lunate facet (VLF) is the only articular segment that resists volar carpal subluxation. So, it is important to achieve a stable fixation of this key fragment. The VLF, when small (also called as volar marginal fragment, VMF) is located distal to the watershed line making fixation with the conventional volar locking plates difficult or impossible. METHODS 18 patients with either an AO: 2R3B3 or a C3 fracture consisting of a VMF underwent surgical repair through a volar approach. The VMF was stabilised using a anatomical volar hook plate. Remaining fracture components were stabilised using 2.4/ 2.0 mm locked plates. Fracture healing, ability of the hook plate to maintain reduction of the VMF and complications were assessed during follow up. Functional outcome was evaluated using Mayo score and patient rated wrist evaluation questionnaires. RESULTS All fractures united at follow up. Reduction of the VMF was maintained through healing with a stable radiocarpal and distal radioulnar joint. The mean flexion - extension wrist arc was 105° ± 10.2° The mean grip strength reached 74.6 ± 6% of the opposite side. The mean Mayo wrist score was 75 ± 5.3 and the mean patient rated wrist evaluation (PRWE) score was 15.2 ± 4.3 indicating recovery of wrist function. CONCLUSION It is important to identify VMFs in intra-articular distal radius fractures. Anatomically designed volar hook plate achieves excellent low-profile stable fixation of this key fragment to allow early mobilisation without fearing loss of reduction and volar carpal subluxation.
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Liu CT, Yang TF. Hook plate with or without coracoclavicular ligament augmentation in the treatment of acute acromioclavicular separation. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:701. [PMID: 33097023 PMCID: PMC7585224 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03726-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Acromioclavicular (AC) separation can be treated with the use of a hook plate. Some studies have reported that coracoclavicular (CC) ligament augmentation is necessary to reduce the complications of hook plate fixation, whereas others recommend hook plate fixation alone without augmentation. The aim of this study was to compare the results and complications between these two groups. Methods This was an observational case-control study. Patients with acute (less than 2 weeks) Rockwood type V AC separation were treated with a hook plate at our hospital. A total of 105 cases received hook plate fixation with CC ligament augmentation (group I), and 112 cases received hook plate fixation without augmentation (group II). Constant-Murley scores were used to evaluate the function before and after implant removal, and radiographs were taken to evaluate the complications. The results and complications were compared between groups. Results Before removal, the Constant-Murley score was significantly higher in group I (mean, 50.1) than in group II (mean, 42.6) (p = 0.004); however, there was no significant difference between groups at 3 and 6 months after removal. The incidence of significant acromion osteolysis was higher in group II (65/112) than in group I (25/105). Before removal, the patients with significant acromion osteolysis had worse Constant-Murley scores than those of the patients without osteolysis in both groups. The incidence of peri-implant fracture of the hook plate was higher in group II (8/112) than in group I (1/105). Conclusion The patients without CC ligament augmentation had worse functional results before hook plate removal, a higher incidence of radiographic acromion osteolysis, and a higher incidence of peri-implant fractures than those patients with CC ligament augmentation. Therefore, CC ligament augmentation is highly recommended to improve short-term outcomes and decrease complications for Rockwood type V AC separation treated by hook plate.
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- Chung-Ting Liu
- Biomedical Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, No. 75, Bo'ai St., East Dist., Hsinchu City, 300, Taiwan, Republic of China.,Department of Orthopaedics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Biomedical Science and Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, No. 75, Bo'ai St., East Dist., Hsinchu City, 300, Taiwan, Republic of China. .,Department of Biological Science and Technology, National Chiao-Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan. .,Graduate Institute of Medical Informatics, Taipei Medical University and Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Chen MJ, DeBaun MR, Salazar BP, Lai C, Bishop JA, Gardner MJ. Hook versus locking plate fixation for Neer type-II and type-V distal clavicle fractures: a retrospective cohort study. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2020; 30:1027-1031. [PMID: 32221679 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-020-02658-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE This study examined the outcomes and complications after treatment of unstable distal clavicle fractures with hook or locking plate fixation. METHODS A retrospective search was performed of all acute distal clavicle fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation from 2009 to 2019 at a Level I trauma center. Patients were separated into hook and locking plate fixation groups. Rates of union, complications, and reoperation, were extracted. QuickDASH (Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand) scores were determined. RESULTS Thirty-one patients met the inclusion criteria and were included in the study. Of these, 12 patients were treated with hook plates and 19 were treated with locking plates. All fractures healed without loss of reduction, regardless of implant selection. There were no immediate or long-term complications in either group. 83% of hook plate patients underwent planned implant removal, while 37% of locking plate patients requested implant removal secondary to irritation. QuickDASH scores were comparable and excellent in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Hook and locking plate fixation for Neer type-II and type-V distal clavicle fractures have comparably high rates of union. Hook plates were removed routinely per protocol, while locking plates were removed only if symptomatic and occurred significantly less often.
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- Michael J Chen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion C, 4th Floor, Redwood City, CA, 94063-6342, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion C, 4th Floor, Redwood City, CA, 94063-6342, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion C, 4th Floor, Redwood City, CA, 94063-6342, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion C, 4th Floor, Redwood City, CA, 94063-6342, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion C, 4th Floor, Redwood City, CA, 94063-6342, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, 450 Broadway Street, Pavilion C, 4th Floor, Redwood City, CA, 94063-6342, USA
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Ismat A, Rupp M, Knapp G, Heiss C, Szalay G, Biehl C. Treatment of proximal fifth metatarsal fractures with an ulna hook plate. Foot (Edinb) 2020; 42:101653. [PMID: 32035401 DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2019.101653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 10/06/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal bone present one of the commonest fractures of the metatarsal bones. Conventionally intramedullary screws and tension band wiring have been used as internal fixation methods. Lately hook plates have also served as an alternative fixation method. We hereby report on our experience with the hook plate used in treating fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal. METHODS 21 patients treated with the hook plate for proximal fifth metatarsal fractures were assessed clinically and radiologically. RESULTS Average time to union in primarily treated fractures (n=18) was 7.7 weeks (range 4.5-16 weeks). Average time to return of activities of daily living (ADLs) was 10.3 weeks (range 4.5-37 weeks). The average AOFAS midfoot score was 30.4 preoperatively and 95.2 postoperatively (p<0.01). CONCLUSION The ulna hook plate presents a suitable and adequate method of osteosynthesis used to primarily treat proximal fifth metatarsal fractures requiring surgical intervention with satisfactory post-operative outcomes.
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- Abdullah Ismat
- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Giessen-Marburg GmbH, Campus Giessen, Rudolf-Buchheim-Str. 7, 35392 Giessen, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Giessen-Marburg GmbH, Campus Giessen, Rudolf-Buchheim-Str. 7, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Giessen-Marburg GmbH, Campus Giessen, Rudolf-Buchheim-Str. 7, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Giessen-Marburg GmbH, Campus Giessen, Rudolf-Buchheim-Str. 7, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Giessen-Marburg GmbH, Campus Giessen, Rudolf-Buchheim-Str. 7, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Giessen-Marburg GmbH, Campus Giessen, Rudolf-Buchheim-Str. 7, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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Wu X, Wang G, Xia Q, Rong K, Gan M, Wen G, Yin X, Yang H. Digital Technology Combined with 3D Printing to Evaluate the Matching Performance of AO Clavicular Hook Plates. Indian J Orthop 2020; 54:141-7. [PMID: 32257030 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-019-00034-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AO clavicular hook plates have been widely used for treating acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation and distal clavicle fractures. Many complications have been reported, and many patients have complained about the discomfort of the plate. However, no study on the impact of clavicular hook plates in AC joint 3D printing models has been reported. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the matching performance of hook plates with different hook depths when they were implanted in 3D printing models of normal Chinese AC joints and to propose a further design to achieve a better match. METHODS AO clavicular hook plates with two different hook depths of 15 mm and 18 mm were implanted in 3D printing models of forty Chinese normal AC joints. The angle between the distal clavicle and plate (CPA) and the drop between acromion and distal clavicle (ACD) of normal AC joints with and without plates were measured. RESULTS Mismatch was found when the hook plates were implanted, with an average CPA of 18.8 ± 5.1° with the 15-mm hook plate and 10.2 ± 4.9° with the 18-mm hook plate. To eliminate the CPA, the ACD decreased by 6.3 ± 1.1 mm with the 15-mm hook plate and 2.9 ± 0.9 mm with the 18-mm hook plate. CONCLUSIONS The results revealed that AO clavicular hook plates with different hook depths were very likely to result in over-reduction of the AC joint. It is necessary to bend the hook angle to fit the patient's AC joint to achieve accurate reduction.
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Chang HM, Hong CK, Su WR, Wang TH, Chang CW, Tai TW. Comparison of clavicular hook plate with and without coracoclavicular suture fixation for acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2019; 53:408-413. [PMID: 31582200 PMCID: PMC6939001 DOI: 10.1016/j.aott.2019.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Objective The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of clavicular hook plate fixation with and without coracoclavicular (CC) tape augmentation for the treatment of acute unstable AC dislocation. Methods We treated 47 patients (31 men and 16 women; mean age: 47 years (range, 21–81)) with unstable acute AC dislocations (Rockwood III–V) and divided them into two groups according to the treatment modality, with hook plate fixation (hook plate group) or hook plate plus CC tape augmentation (combined group). We assessed radiologic findings, such as subacromial osteolysis and AC osteoarthritis. We also evaluated the clinical outcomes using a visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, as well as the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Shoulder Rating Scale and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Shoulder Score. Results We found that the combined group had less subacromial osteolysis upon radiography, although the CC distance was similar in both groups (119 ± 29.7% of contralateral side CC distance in hook plate group versus 119 ± 34.8% in the combined group, p = 0.77). Compared with the hook plate group, the combined group had a lower VAS score (4.5 ± 2.3 in hook plate group versus 2.3 ± 1.4 in the combined group, p < 0.001), better UCLA scores (19.9 ± 4.9 in hook plate group versus 27.2 ± 4.0 in the combined group, p < 0.001) as well as better ASES scores (51.9 ± 17.8 in hook plate group versus 73.8 ± 13.1 in the combined group, p < 0.001) at 3 and 6 months after surgery. Conclusion Hook plate fixation plus CC tape augmentation may prevent subacromial osteolysis and yield better short-term functional outcomes. Level of Evidence Level III, Therapeutic Study.
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- Hao-Ming Chang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Skeleton Materials and Bio-compatibility Core Lab, Research Center of Clinical Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Skeleton Materials and Bio-compatibility Core Lab, Research Center of Clinical Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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Taleb H, Afshar A, Shariyate MJ, Tabrizi A. Comparison of Short-Term Clinical Outcomes of Hook Plate and Continuous Loop Double Endobutton Fixations in Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation. Arch Bone Jt Surg 2019; 7:545-550. [PMID: 31970260 PMCID: PMC6935518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study was conducted to evaluate the clinical outcomes of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) fixation with hook plate (HP) and continuous loop double endobutton fixation (CLDE) in the treatment of acute ACJ dislocation. METHODS This retrospective study was conducted on eight patients with HP and nine patients with CLDE fixations for acute ACJ dislocations. The subjects were evaluated by various criteria, including disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment (ASES), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder rating scale, Shoulder Constant score, Simple Shoulder Test (SST), and coracoclavicular (CC) distance. RESULTS The differences between the mean scores of the visual analog scale for pain, DASH, ASES, UCLA shoulder rating scale, and Shoulder Constant, and SST were statistically significant in favor of the CLDE group. Mean difference of CC distance was 8.6±0.9 mm in the HP group; however, it was 11.6±1.2 mm in the CLDE group. The operation time was shorter in the HP fixation, compared to that in the CLDE fixation (51±13.3 versus 105±9.7 min; P<0.001 and P=0.008). There were six concomitant subacromial erosions and osteoarthritis in the ACJ of the HP group. CONCLUSION The CLDE fixation was reported with better clinical outcomes than HP fixation; however, it was a technically demanding procedure. The HP maintained the CC distance better than CLDE with a technically easy application. The HP requires a second surgery for the removal and development of subacromial erosion and osteoarthritis of the ACJ that can be regarded as major concerns.
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- Hasan Taleb
- Department of Orthopedics, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Clinical Research Development Unit of Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Department of Orthopedics, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Research performed at Department of Orthopedics, Urmia University f Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedics, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Clinical Research Development Unit of Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Department of Orthopedics, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Research performed at Department of Orthopedics, Urmia University f Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedics, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Clinical Research Development Unit of Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Department of Orthopedics, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Research performed at Department of Orthopedics, Urmia University f Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedics, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Clinical Research Development Unit of Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Department of Orthopedics, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Research performed at Department of Orthopedics, Urmia University f Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Singh A, Schultzel M, Fleming JF, Navarro RA. Complications after surgical treatment of distal clavicle fractures. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2019; 105:853-859. [PMID: 31202717 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2019.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Distal clavicle fractures have low rates of union when treated with conservative measures. Operative treatment is generally recommended for Neer type II and V. Multiple fixation methods exist with no clear gold standard. The goal of the current study is to assess the outcomes and complications of distal clavicle fractures treated with one of three fixation methods: standard clavicular plate, hook plate or suture fixation about the coracoid. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study of surgically-treated unstable Neer type II and V distal clavicle fractures in adults. These operations were performed by multiple surgeons within a single healthcare system between January 2010 and September 2012. Patients were divided into three cohorts: pre-contoured clavicular locking plates, hook plates, and suture-only fixation methods. Univariate and mulivariate modeling analyses were performed. RESULTS A total of 74 distal clavicle fractures comprised the final cohort. Fifty-eight (77%) of these fractures were Neer type II; the remaining 16 (21.6%) were Neer type V. Median follow-up time was 12 months (range 10-28). BMI, smoking status, diabetes, and ASA class were similar among all cohorts. Twenty-one patients were treated with suture fixation alone (28.3%), 37 with a contoured clavicular plate (50%) and 16 with hook plate fixation (21.6%). Twenty-one patients (28.4%) experienced complications, including two hardware failures requiring revision surgery. A total of 10/16 (62.5%) patients with hook plates required hardware removal for irritation, compared to 6/37 (16.2%) with a contoured clavicular plate (OR=8.61, p value=0.001), and none with sutures alone. A total of 3/21 patients (14.2%) treated with suture fixation methods were diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis post-operatively; no patients in the plate fixation groups received this diagnosis. The Neer V group had a higher proportion of any complications (37.5%) compared to Neer II (25.9%), and a higher rate of stiffness (12.5% v. 1.7% in Neer II). CONCLUSION This study compared the outcomes of three different fixation methods for unstable distal clavicle fractures. The overall union rate with any method of operative intervention was very high (98.6%), consistent with previous studies. Hook plates had a much higher re-operation rate, mostly owing to a higher incidence of hardware removal, an expected outcome owing to the prominence of these plates in the subacromial space. Contoured clavicular plates were associated with a lower incidence of irritation and hardware removal than hook plates, although one patient in this group experienced loss of fracture fixation and went on to asymptomatic radiographic non-union. Suture-only fixation methods had the lowest rate of re-operation, with only one of 21 procedures resulting in failure and requiring revision. However, there was a significantly higher rate of adhesive capsulitis in the suture fixation cohort, perhaps due to the tethering effect of the clavicle to the coracoid or violation of the rotator interval. While this study supports that most distal clavicle fracture fixation methods can achieve stable union, there is a highly variable complication profile associated with each fixation method. The routine use of hook plate fixation cannot be recommended.
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- Anshuman Singh
- Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena and San Diego, 400 Craven Road, 92078 San Marcos, CA, United States
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- Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena and San Diego, 400 Craven Road, 92078 San Marcos, CA, United States.
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- Coastal Ortho Advanced Orthopaedics, Torrance, CA, United States
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- Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena and San Diego, 400 Craven Road, 92078 San Marcos, CA, United States
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Koh KH, Shin DJ, Hwang SM. Crossbar Technique for the Failed Clavicular Hook Plate Fixation in an Acute Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation: Salvage for Acromial Fracture after Clavicular Hook Plate. Clin Shoulder Elb 2019; 22:149-153. [PMID: 33330212 PMCID: PMC7714277 DOI: 10.5397/cise.2019.22.3.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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We experienced acromial erosion and subsequent fracture after the treatment of Rockwood type V acromioclavicular dislocation with hook plate and coracoclavicular ligament augmentation. It was treated by using a surgical technique to address an acromial fracture and subsequent losses of reduction in acromioclavicular joint with two trans-acromial cortical screws (crossbar technique). The reduction state of acromioclavicular joint could be maintained by these two screws. Our crossbar technique could be considered as a good salvage procedure for the reduction loss caused by cutout or significant erosion of acromion after insertion of clavicular hook plate.
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- Kyoung Hwan Koh
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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Yin Q, Rui Y, Wu Y, Liu J, Ma Y, Gu S, Zhou M, Yu J. Surgical treatment of avulsion fracture around joints of extremities using hook plate fixation. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:200. [PMID: 31077172 PMCID: PMC6511219 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2585-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Purpose This study proposed to access the clinical outcome of avulsion fractures around joints of extremities using the hook plate. Methods A total of 60 patients with avulsion fractures of joints admitted in our hospital between January 2011 and June 2016 were performed the surgery of hook plate fixation. Functional recovery was evaluated using the Lysholm knee score, Kaikkonen ankle injury score, Mayo elbow and wrist function score, and Neer shoulder function score. Results All the patients were healed within 3 months after surgery with stage I healing incision without vascular or nerve injuries. The average follow-up period was 18.1 months. At the last follow-up, no instability of joints, looseness of internal fixation or traumatic arthritis was observed. Mild joint fibrosis occurred in 5 cases. A total of 57 patients were well recovered with the excellent and good rate of 95%. Three patients with humeral avulsion fracture of the greater tuberosity had shoulder joint adhesion and peri humeral inflammation at the last follow-up due to the poor cooperation for early rehabilitation exercise. In the last follow-ups, the functional score of the affected limb was markedly greater than that in the 3-month follow-ups (p < 0.05). Conclusion Hook plate fixation has the therapeutic effect on treating avulsion fractures around joints of extremities with the advantages of reliable fixation, early rehabilitation after operation, high recovery rates of joint function, wide indications, and convenient uses.
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- Qudong Yin
- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi No. 9 People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No.999 Liangxi Rd, Wuxi, 214062, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi No. 9 People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No.999 Liangxi Rd, Wuxi, 214062, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi No. 9 People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No.999 Liangxi Rd, Wuxi, 214062, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi No. 9 People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No.999 Liangxi Rd, Wuxi, 214062, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi No. 9 People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No.999 Liangxi Rd, Wuxi, 214062, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi No. 9 People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No.999 Liangxi Rd, Wuxi, 214062, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi No. 9 People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No.999 Liangxi Rd, Wuxi, 214062, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Lianyungang People's Hospital, Lianyungang, 222002, China
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Komura S, Hirakawa A, Ishizuka K, Matsushita Y, Akiyama H. Mini hook plate fixation for thumb ulnar collateral ligament avulsion fracture: A technical report. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2019; 105:429-33. [PMID: 30922808 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2019.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Revised: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries of the thumb sometimes occur with avulsion fracture. Avulsion fractures generally require open reduction and internal fixation to restore stability of the metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint of the thumb. Although several surgical techniques have been reported, UCL avulsion fractures are still challenging hand injuries to treat and to obtain stable fixation that allows early finger motion because of small size of fragment. This report describes two cases of thumb UCL avulsion fractures that were successfully treated with two-hole mini hook plates by adapting 1.5-mm variable angle locking hand plates. This method allowed for early postoperative rehabilitation and provided stability of the thumb MP joint and satisfactory clinical outcomes. Altogether, hook plate fixation could be an alternative technique for thumb UCL avulsion fracture.
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Mitev K, Zafiroski G, Mladenovski S, Nikolov L. Surgical Outcomes After Fixation of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation with Hook Plate and Coracoacromial Ligament Transfer Technique. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019; 7:1013-1015. [PMID: 30976351 PMCID: PMC6454184 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Revised: 03/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Treatment of acute and chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocations is still controversial. We aimed evaluation of surgical outcomes after using the combined technique with a hook plate and transposition of the coracoacromial ligament in the treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation. CASE PRESENTATION: During two years 4 patients (2 acute and 2 chronic cases) were operated with this technique. Three male and one female with an average 37 (26-43) years old were: three on the right and one of the left side. Rockwood classification was used. The evaluation was done according to Constant score - preoperatively, 3 months after the operation and 3 months after the titanium plate was removed. CONCLUSION: Evaluation of the effectiveness using this combined technique show excellent result in all four patients. No surgical site infection and the favourable cosmetic result were present.
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- Konstantin Mitev
- Special Hospital for Surgical Disease Zan Mitrev, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.,Univesity Goce Delchev, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Shtip, Republic of Macedonia
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- Special Hospital for Surgical Disease Zan Mitrev, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
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- Special Hospital for Surgical Disease Zan Mitrev, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
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- Special Hospital for Surgical Disease Zan Mitrev, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
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Qu YZ, Xia T, Liu GH, Zhou W, Mi BB, Liu J, Guo XD. Treatment of Anterior Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation with Acromioclavicular Joint Hook Plate. Orthop Surg 2019; 11:91-96. [PMID: 30729708 PMCID: PMC6430452 DOI: 10.1111/os.12422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2018] [Revised: 11/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of using acromioclavicular joint hook plates for the treatment of anterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation. METHODS Ten patients who suffered anterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation were retrospectively analyzed, and underwent acromioclavicular joint hook plate surgeries from January 2015 to May 2017. There were 7 male and 3 female patients, with a mean age of 43.6 years. According to the American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) scoring system, the preoperative physical function had a mean of 83.5. RESULTS Reduction and fixation were performed with hook plates in all 10 patients. All patients were followed up, with a mean duration of 16.9 months. There were no complications, no wound infections, and no plate or screw breakages. Movement of the shoulder girdle was improved in all patients. According to the ASES scoring system, the postoperative physical function had a mean of 94.8. CONCLUSION The acromioclavicular joint hook plate demonstrates safety and efficacy for the treatment of anterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation. However, there are still some deficiencies that need to be improved.
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- Yan-Zhen Qu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Santolini E, Stella M, Sanguineti F, Felli L, Santolini F. Treatment of distal clavicle nonunion with and without bone grafting. Injury 2018; 49 Suppl 4:S34-S38. [PMID: 30518508 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The management of distal clavicle nonunion represents a challenging task for orthopaedic trauma surgeon. Both the choice of the implant and whether a bone graft is needed are controversial points which must be addressed. Particularly, in the case of a hypertrophic nonunion, grafting may not necessarily be needed, but given a poor underlying biological environment, a bone graft becomes necessary in order to enhance fracture healing. We report the case of a 62-year-old patient who came to us with a hypertrophic nonunion of the left distal clavicle. She was initially treated with a hook plate without bone grafting. After an early peri-implant fracture she was treated again with anatomical S-shaped locking plate associated with autologous cancellous bone graft.
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- Emmanuele Santolini
- Academic Unit of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University of Genoa, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo R. Benzi 10, 16132, Genoa, Italy.
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- Orthopedics and Trauma Unit, Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera, Mura delle Cappuccine 14, 16128, Genoa, Italy
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- Academic Unit of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University of Genoa, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo R. Benzi 10, 16132, Genoa, Italy
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- Academic Unit of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University of Genoa, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo R. Benzi 10, 16132, Genoa, Italy
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- Orthopedics and Trauma Unit, Emergency Department, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo R. Benzi 10, 16132, Genoa, Italy
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Kim SJ, Kee YM, Park DH, Ko YI, Lee BG. Evaluation of the Acromioclavicular Joint Morphology for Minimizing Subacromial Erosion after Surgical Fixation of the Joint Using a Clavicular Hook Plate. Clin Shoulder Elb 2018; 21:138-144. [PMID: 33330167 PMCID: PMC7726392 DOI: 10.5397/cise.2018.21.3.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Revised: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Subacromial erosion remains a major concern after surgical fixation of acromioclavicular (AC) joint using a clavicular hook plate. To minimize postoperative subacromial erosion, we investigated the structural relationship between distal clavicle and acromion around the AC joint by considering the surgical fixation of the joint using the hook plate technique. Methods Computed tomography scans of 101 AC joints without any inherent pathology were analyzed. The angle between the distal clavicle and acromion around the AC joint (AC angle), depth of the acromion, differences in height between distal clavicle and acromion (AC height difference), and thickness of distal clavicle and acromion at the AC joint were measured. Descriptive statistics were calculated for each anatomical parameter, and all results were compared between gender groups. Results The mean AC angle was 17.1°(range, -8.0° to 39.0°), and the mean AC height difference was 3.5 mm (range, -0.7 to 8.7 mm). Both factors showed very high variability (coefficients of variation=62.6% and 46.6%, respectively). The mean AC angle was significantly higher in the female gender than in the male gender (19.8° vs. 13.8°, p=0.048). The mean acromion thickness and distal clavicular thickness were both significantly thinner in the female group than in the male group (p<0.001). Conclusions Taken together, we believe our results might be helpful in minimizing postoperative subacromial erosion when performing surgical fixation of the AC joint using the hook plate, and be valuable in improving future design of the hook plate.
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- Sung-Jae Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gwangmyeong Saeum Hospital, Gwangmyeong, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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North AS, Wilkinson T. Surgical reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint: Can we identify the optimal approach? Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 2018; 13:69-74. [PMID: 29978445 PMCID: PMC6042224 DOI: 10.1007/s11751-018-0314-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Injuries to the acromioclavicular (AC) joint are common, tending to occur secondary to traumatic injuries. Rockwood grade IV, V and VI injuries involve complete dislocation of the joint and require surgical reconstruction, with inconclusive literature on whether grade III injuries should be surgically or conservatively managed. There are over one hundred reported surgical techniques which reconstruct the AC joint, with little indication of which methods achieve the best results. Techniques can generally be considered as: anatomical reduction; CC ligament reconstruction; and anatomical reconstruction. Techniques which implant hardware to reduce the AC joint, such as the hook plate, are commonly implemented, but have been shown to alter the mechanics of the joint significantly, resulting in poor short-term and long-term outcomes. Methods which reconstruct both the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments are comparatively new, and early reports suggest that they achieve biomechanical properties similar to the native joint. More focus should be placed on such techniques in the future to determine whether they offer a more suitable approach to improve patient outcomes following AC joint reconstruction.
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Vester H, Schul L, von Matthey F, Beirer M, van Griensven M, Deiler S. Patient satisfaction after hook plate treatment of bony avulsion fracture of the distal phalanges. Eur J Med Res 2018; 23:35. [PMID: 30029681 PMCID: PMC6053819 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-018-0332-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Bony avulsion fractures of the distal phalanges can result in mallet finger deformity if not treated appropriately. Therefore, only minimally displaced fractures can be treated conservatively with a good outcome, as dislocation occurs very often. Several surgical treatment options have been developed during the past decades. Data concerning the recently developed hook plate are promising. So far, no data concerning the subjective satisfaction with this method have been published. Therefore, we have analyzed the outcome after hook plate implantation using a self-assessment score, which focuses also on subjective parameters and satisfaction. METHODS Standardized questionnaires (self-assessment scores and SF-36 questionnaire) were sent to each patient treated with a hook plate due to fracture of the distal phalanx, type Doyle IVb and IVc. Clinical data were evaluated according to the medical record. Scores given per question range from 0 to 10, 10 is the worst and 0 the best outcome. RESULTS From 69 patients treated, 38 (58%) were enrolled. The whole collective (n = 38) reached a score of 39.7 ± 28.7 points, while men had slightly better results. Men (n = 24) achieved 37.3 ± 27.9 points, women (n = 14) 43.9 ± 30.7 points. Women had significantly better results when analyzed later than 12 months after surgery (52.1 ± 27.9 vs. 29.1 ± 32.8), whereas no changes could be detected in the male group (37.1 ± 29.9 vs. 37.4 ± 27.6). Overall, men were slightly more satisfied than women. Most satisfaction was found regarding pain and fine motor skills (0-0.46 points). Esthetic aspect and nail deformities (3.65 points average) led to the highest dissatisfaction. No differences in the SF 36 score could be detected. CONCLUSIONS The hook plate is not only a convenient method but it also results in high patient satisfaction. Nail deformities are challenging; however, with increasing experience of the surgeon they decrease. SF 36 score is not an appropriate testing tool for this problem.
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- H Vester
- Interdisciplinary Hand Department IHZ, Department of Trauma Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.
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- Interdisciplinary Hand Department IHZ, Department of Trauma Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Hand Department IHZ, Department of Trauma Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Hand Department IHZ, Department of Trauma Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Trauma Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Hand Department IHZ, Department of Trauma Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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Wang G, Xie R, Mao T, Xing S. Treatment of AC dislocation by reconstructing CC and AC ligaments with allogenic tendons compared with hook plates. J Orthop Surg Res 2018; 13:175. [PMID: 29996872 PMCID: PMC6042288 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-018-0879-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2017] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare outcomes between allograft reconstruction and hook plate fixation for acute dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint with a minimum 2-year follow-up. METHODS A retrospective comparative study of patients treated for acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation from February 2010 to December 2014 in our hospital, consisting of 16 patients who were followed-up, was performed. Eight patients were treated for acute AC dislocation and underwent surgical reconstruction as follows: the coracoclavicular and acromioclavicular ligaments were reconstructed with the allogenic tendon. The other eight patients were treated with hook plates to maintain the AC joint reset. At the latest follow-up, radiographic analysis and the Constant and University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) scores were used to evaluate shoulder function. The satisfaction of the patients in terms of the efficacy and visual analog scale (VAS) data were also recorded. RESULTS After an average follow-up of 30.3 months (range 24-46 months), no patient had dislocated their joint again at the final follow-up based on X-ray examination. The Constant score was 94.4 for the allogenic tendon group and 93.8 for the hook plate group (P = 0.57). According to the UCLA scale (P = 0.23) or VAS (P = 0.16), we found no significant difference between the two groups. All patients reported that they were very satisfied or satisfied with the outcome of surgery, and no significant difference (P = 0.08) was found between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS The use of allogenic tendon for reconstruction of the coracoclavicular and acromioclavicular ligaments shows excellent outcomes in terms of the recovery of clinical function or radiographic outcomes for acute AC dislocation. Compared with the hook plate, the hardware did not need to be removed.
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- Guheng Wang
- Department of Hand Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20# West Temple Road, Nantong, 226001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20# West Temple Road, Nantong, 226001, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Hand Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, 650# Songjiang Road, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20# West Temple Road, Nantong, 226001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, 20# West Temple Road, Nantong, 226001, People's Republic of China
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Huang YC, Yang SW, Chen CY, Lin KC, Renn JH. Single coracoclavicular suture fixation with Mersilene tape versus hook plate in the treatment of acute type V acromioclavicular dislocation: a retrospective analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2018; 13:110. [PMID: 29769141 PMCID: PMC5956760 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-018-0831-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Here, we compared the clinical and radiographic outcomes between coracoclavicular (CC) fixation with Mersilene tape and hook plate for acute unstable acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation treatment. METHODS We enrolled 49 patients with unstable acute AC dislocation who, between January 2010 and January 2014, underwent surgery with single CC suture fixation with Mersilene tape (M group, 25 cases) or clavicle hook plate (H group, 24 cases). In M and H groups, the average age was 43.7 (range 18-72) and 42.0 (range 17-84) years, the male to female ratio of each group was 15:20 and 19:5, and the injured side left to right ratio was 12:13 and 11:13, respectively. All patients were right-handed. We retrospectively compared the operation time, complication rate, visual analog scale (VAS), University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder rating scale, Oxford shoulder scores, and the radiographic outcomes based on reduction loss of CC distance on postoperative follow-up. RESULTS No significant difference in patient demographics between the two groups in age (p = 0.709), gender (p = 0.217), time from injury to surgery (p = 0.863), and injured side (p = 1.000). The mean follow-up was 26.2 months (range 24-35 months). Nine cases of reduction loss (36%) and one of distal clavicle osteolysis (4%) were noted in the M group. CC distance improvement in the H group was significantly superior to that in the M group at 3 months (before hook plate removal, p < 0.001) and 12 months postoperatively (after hook plate removal, p = 0.004), while subacromial erosions were revealed in nine cases (37.5%) in the H group. No significant difference in operative time (p = 0.846), complication rate (p = 1.000), VAS (p = 0.199), mean UCLA shoulder rating scale (p = 0.353), and Oxford shoulder (p = 0.224) scores between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Both hook plate and Mersilene tape fixations provided temporary stabilization of acute type V AC dislocation and yielded comparable clinical outcomes. The hook plate provided better maintenance of reduction of radiographic outcomes. CC suture fixation with Mersilene tape may serve as an alternative method of stabilization which provides acceptable outcome without the need of implant removal.
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- Ying-Cheng Huang
- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No. 386, Ta-Chung 1st Rd, Kaohsiung, 81346, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No. 386, Ta-Chung 1st Rd, Kaohsiung, 81346, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No. 386, Ta-Chung 1st Rd, Kaohsiung, 81346, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No. 386, Ta-Chung 1st Rd, Kaohsiung, 81346, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, No. 386, Ta-Chung 1st Rd, Kaohsiung, 81346, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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Yin J, Yin Z, Gong G, Zhu C, Sun C, Liu X. Comparison of hook plate with versus without double-tunnel coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction for repair of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocations: A prospective randomized controlled clinical trial. Int J Surg 2018; 54:18-23. [PMID: 29679723 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2017] [Revised: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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PURPOSE This study was designed to compare the surgical outcomes of a hook plate with double-tunnel coracoclavicular (CC) ligament reconstruction by conjoined tendon transfer versus single hook plate surgery for the repair of acute type of Rockwood type III and V acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocations. METHODS The study cohort included 62 patients with acute (within 6 weeks after trauma) Rockwood type III and V AC joint dislocations who underwent surgery from February 2012 to September 2015. The patients were randomly allocated to the ligament reconstruction group (LR group, n = 31) or the single hook plate group (HP group, n = 31). In both groups, reduction of the AC joint by hook plate and repair of the ruptured AC ligament with absorbable Vicryl sutures were performed homoplastically. The lateral half of the short tendon of the biceps brachii muscle and the lateral half of the flexor tendon were used to reconstruct the trapezoid and conoid ligaments, respectively. Differences in surgical duration, intraoperative blood loss, incision length, and total cost were compared between the two groups. Furthermore, the preoperative and postoperative visual analogue score (VAS), postoperative American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Constant-Murley score (CMS), Karlsson score, complication rates, and patient satisfaction at the last follow-up were compared to evaluate the curative effects of the surgical treatments. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after hook plate removal was used to evaluate the reconstructed ligaments and tendon-bone interface. RESULTS In total, 25 patients in the LR group and 26 in the HP group completed the follow-up. There were no statistically significant differences in age, sex, Rockwood type, placing time, total cost, and follow-up duration between the LR and HP groups (p > 0.05). However, as compared with the HP group, the surgical duration and incision length were longer in the LR group (92.08 ± 19.25 vs. 56.54 ± 21.29 min and 13.64 ± 0.90 vs. 6.65 ± 1.01 cm, respectively, p < 0.05). In addition, there was no significant difference in preoperative VAS scores, but the postoperative VAS score was lower in LR group than in the HP group (2.52 ± 1.19 vs. 4.12 ± 1.45, respectively, p < 0.05). Moreover, patients in LR group had a remarkable higher CMS and ASES score (89.56 ± 2.80 vs. 79.31 ± 4.97 and 92.60 ± 2.79 vs. 82.35 ± 3.44, respectively, p < 0.05). The overall excellent or good result rate, as evaluated by the Karlsson score, was 92.00% (23/25) and 50.00% (13/26), respectively (p < 0.05). MRI findings revealed good condition of the reconstructed ligaments and tendon-bone interface. The incidence of complications was lower and the satisfaction rate was higher in the LR group than in the HP group (1/25 vs. 16/26 and 23/25 vs. 14/26, respectively, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The overall surgical effect of the use of a hook plate combined with double-tunnel CC ligament reconstruction is superior to single hook plate surgery for the repair of acute Rockwood type III and V AC joint dislocations.
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- Jian Yin
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211100, China.
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- Department of Geriatrics, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, 211002, China.
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- Research Center for Geriatrics of Nanjing General Hospital of Nanjing Military Region, Nanjing 211100, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211100, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211100, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Jiangning Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211100, China.
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Seyidova N, Hirtler L, Windhager R, Schuh R, Willegger M. Peroneus brevis tendon in proximal 5th metatarsal fractures: Anatomical considerations for safe hook plate placement. Injury 2018; 49:720-725. [PMID: 29357996 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2017] [Revised: 01/04/2018] [Accepted: 01/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The peroneus brevis tendon (PBT) inserts into the proximal aspect of the 5th metatarsal. Metatarsal bone fractures are encountered to be the most common fractures in the foot with predominantly fractures at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone. Mechanism of injury and treatment of the proximal 5th metatarsal fractures vary due to the complex anatomy and diverse biomechanical properties. The purpose of this study was to analyze the footprint of the PBT with regards to the proximal 5th metatarsal fractures and to define a "safe zone" for hook plate placement. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-one (41) fixed human lower leg specimens were dissected to expose the PBT insertion. The following footprint characteristics were evaluated: area of insertion (AOI) (mm2), length (mm), width (mm), shape and insertional variations. The position of the main PBT footprint was localized according to the Lawrence and Botte classification for the proximal 5th metatarsal fractures (Zone I-III). A "safe zone" was defined for the fracture-specific hook plate placement. RESULTS In 25 (61%) feet the PBT footprint was situated in Zone I and in 16 feet (39%) in Zone I&II. The mean AOI, length and width measured 54.5 mm2 (SD 16.5), 16.0 mm (SD 5.1) and 4.7 mm (SD 1.4), respectively. Analysis of the footprint shapes revealed four different shape types: kidney (29.3%), diamond (22.0%), crescent (31.7%) and oval (17.0%). A "safe zone" for hook plate placement without or minimal interference of the PBT at its insertion could be defined at the lateral aspect of the 5th metatarsal. CONCLUSION The majority of the PBT footprints were found in Zone I. Hook plate placement demonstrated to be safe when placed strictly laterally at the proximal aspect of the 5th metatarsal. Precise knowledge of the peroneus brevis anatomy may help to better understand the biomechanical aspects of the proximal 5th metatarsal fractures.
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- N Seyidova
- Core Surgical Trainee, East of England Deanery, United Kingdom
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- Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology, Division of Anatomy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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With 12% of all injuries concerning the shoulder, acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocations are a common injury especially in young and active patients. The Rockwood classification is widely accepted, which differentiates between six types depending on the degree of injury and the vertical dislocation. Because the classification does not adequately address the horizontal instability, its benefits are questionable and there is currently no consensus. For this reason, the classification and the therapy of these injuries are increasingly becoming the subject of scientific investigations. Whereas conservative treatment for type I and II injuries and operative treatment for type IV-VI injuries are widely accepted, there is still no agreement in treating type III lesions. The goal of this review article is to present the current evidence for the diagnostics, different classifications and therapeutic possibilities.
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- Universitätsklinik für Orthopädische Chirurgie und Traumatologie, Inselspital, Universität Bern, 3010, Bern, Schweiz
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- Universitätsklinik für Orthopädische Chirurgie und Traumatologie, Inselspital, Universität Bern, 3010, Bern, Schweiz.
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- Universitätsklinik für Orthopädische Chirurgie und Traumatologie, Inselspital, Universität Bern, 3010, Bern, Schweiz
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- Universitätsklinik für Orthopädische Chirurgie und Traumatologie, Inselspital, Universität Bern, 3010, Bern, Schweiz
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Bin Abd Razak HR, Yeo EMN, Yeo W, Lie TTD. Short-term outcomes of arthroscopic TightRope ® fixation are better than hook plate fixation in acute unstable acromioclavicular joint dislocations. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2017; 28:869-875. [PMID: 29224192 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-017-2095-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2017] [Accepted: 11/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to compare the short-term outcomes of arthroscopic TightRope® fixation with that of hook plate fixation in patients with acute unstable acromioclavicular joint dislocations. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted a prospective case-control study of twenty-six patients with an acute ACJ dislocation who underwent surgical repair with either an arthroscopic TightRope® fixation or a hook plate from 2013 to 2016. Clinical and radiological data were collected prospectively. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the Constant Score, the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Shoulder Score, Oxford Shoulder Score as well as the visual analogue scale. Radiological outcomes were assessed with the coracoclavicular distance (CCD). RESULTS Sixteen patients underwent arthroscopic TightRope® fixation, while 10 patients underwent hook plate fixation. There were no significant differences in the preoperative variables except for the mean UCLA 4b infraspinatus score (TightRope® 2.8 vs. hook plate 3.8; p = 0.030). Duration of surgery was significantly longer in the TightRope® group. At 1 year post-operatively, the TightRope® group had a significantly better Constant Score and CCD with no complications. All patients with hook plate fixation had to undergo a second procedure for removal of implant, and 3 patients had complications. CONCLUSIONS Arthroscopic TightRope® fixation is a good option for the treatment of acute unstable ACJ dislocations. It has better short-term clinical and radiological outcomes as well as lesser complications when compared to hook plate fixation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, Level III.
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- Hamid Rahmatullah Bin Abd Razak
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Road, Academia Level 4, Singapore, 169865, Singapore.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Road, Academia Level 4, Singapore, 169865, Singapore
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- Orthopaedic Diagnostic Centre, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, 20 College Road, Academia Level 4, Singapore, 169865, Singapore
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Yoon JP, Lee YS, Song GS, Oh JH. Morphological analysis of acromion and hook plate for the fixation of acromioclavicular joint dislocation. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2017; 25:980-6. [PMID: 26792567 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-016-3987-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2014] [Accepted: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation is a common sports injury. Hook plate fixation is currently widely used to treat this injury, as it can promote the natural healing of the ligament with good clinical outcomes. However, subacromial erosion and impingement are frequently observed post-operatively. It was hypothesized that the morphology and the contact characteristics between the hook portion and the acromion are the main causes of complications after hook plate fixation with the currently available commercial designs. METHODS Three-dimensional reconstructed models of the AC joint obtained from the computed tomographic scans of 23 male and 23 female patients (mean age, 61.1 ± 6.3 years) were evaluated, and multiple anatomical parameters were measured. For the subacromial positioning of the hook plate, an actual hook plate (Synthes Inc., West Chester, PA, USA) was scanned, and the contact between the hook plate and the acromion was estimated. RESULTS The thicknesses of the acromion and distal clavicle were 9.7 ± 1.5 mm (10.7 mm in men; 8.6 mm in women) and 11.3 ± 1.6 mm (11.6 mm in men; 10.0 mm in women), respectively. The width of the acromion was 28.5 ± 3.6 mm. The mean inclination angle between the hook plate and the acromion was 29.3° ± 9.7° (27.9° in men; 30.6° in women). The hook plate made a point contact with the acromion at 9.2 ± 3.3 mm (31.5 %) from the lateral end of the acromion. CONCLUSIONS The results revealed that the hook made a pinpoint contact with the undersurface of the acromion, and this might explain why complications commonly occur after hook plate fixation. The force concentration phenomenon associated with the hook plate of existing designs results from cases of morphological mismatch, such as excessive inclination and improper occupation of the subacromial space.
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Arirachakaran A, Boonard M, Piyapittayanun P, Kanchanatawan W, Chaijenkij K, Prommahachai A, Kongtharvonskul J. Post-operative outcomes and complications of suspensory loop fixation device versus hook plate in acute unstable acromioclavicular joint dislocation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Traumatol. 2017;18:293-304. [PMID: 28236179 PMCID: PMC5685975 DOI: 10.1007/s10195-017-0451-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Treatment of acute (≤3 weeks) acromioclavicular joint dislocation type III-VI is still controversial. Currently, the two modern techniques that are widely used are hook plate (HP) fixation and coracoclavicular ligament fixation using a suspensory loop device that consists of either a tightrope (single or double), endo-button (single or double), or synthetic ligament and absorbable polydioxansulfate sling. MATERIALS AND METHODS This systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. Relevant studies that reported Constant-Murley score (CMS), Pain Visual Analog score (VAS) and postoperative complications of either technique were identified from Medline and Scopus from inception to 5 October 2015. RESULTS Sixteen studies were included for the analysis of HP fixation, and 25 studies were included for analysis of loop suspensory fixation (LSF). Pooling of mean CMS and VAS scores gave 90.35 (95% CI 87.16, 93.54), 1.51 (95% CI 0.73, 2) in the HP group, and 92.48 (95% CI 90.91, 94.05), 0.32 (95% CI 0, 0.64) in the suspensory loop devices group, respectively. The pooled unstandardized mean differences (UMD) scores of CMS and VAS in LSF were 2.13 (95% CI -1.43, 5.69) and -1.19 (95% CI -2.03, -0.35) when compared to hook plating. The pooled prevalence of LSF and hook plating were 0.08 (95% CI 0.06, 0.10) and 0.05 (95% CI 0.02, 0.08) scores. The chance of having complications in the LSF group was 1.69 (95% CI 1.07, 2.60), which was statistically significantly higher than in the HP group. CONCLUSION LSF have higher shoulder function scores (CMS) and lower postoperative pain when compared to HP fixation; however, there are higher complication rates with LSF when compared to hook plating. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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Lenz M, Stoffel K, Kielstein H, Mayo K, Hofmann GO, Gueorguiev B. Plate fixation in periprosthetic femur fractures Vancouver type B1-Trochanteric hook plate or subtrochanterical bicortical locking? Injury 2016; 47:2800-4. [PMID: 27720182 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2016.09.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2016] [Revised: 08/10/2016] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Proximal plate fixation in periprosthetic femur fractures can be improved by plate anchorage in the greater trochanter (lateral tension band principle) or bicortical locking screw placement beside the prosthesis stem in an embracement configuration. Both concepts were compared in a biomechanical test using a femoral hook plate (hook) or a locking attachment plate (LAP). METHODS After bone mineral density (BMD) measurement in the greater trochanter, six pairs of fresh frozen human femora were assigned to two groups and instrumented with cemented hip endoprostheses. A transverse osteotomy was set distal to the tip of the prosthesis, simulating a Vancouver B1 fracture. Each pair was instrumented using a plate tensioner with either hook or LAP construct. Cyclic testing (2Hz) with physiologic profile and monotonically increasing load was performed until catastrophic failure. Plate stiffness was compared in a four-point-bending-test. Paired student's-t-test was used for statistical evaluation (p<0.05). RESULTS Mean BMD was 250mgHA/ccm±47. The hook construct exhibited a significantly (p=0.015) lower number of cycles and load to failure (26'177cycles±2777; 3'118N±778) correlating significantly with BMD (R2=0.83; p=0.04) compared to the LAP construct (37'423cycles±5'299; 4'242N±1'030) (R2=0.71;p=0.11). BMD was a significant covariate (p=0.01). Plate stiffness was in a comparable range (hook Plate 468N/mm±7; LCP 445N/mm±6). CONCLUSION Subtrochanterically placed LAP provides an increased fixation strength under repetitive loading compared to hook plate fixation in the greater trochanter. Trochanteric fixation is highly BMD dependent and may be restricted to major greater trochanteric involvement requiring stabilization.
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Natera Cisneros LG, Sarasquete Reiriz J. Acute high-grade acromioclavicular joint injuries: quality of life comparison between patients managed operatively with a hook plate versus patients managed non-operatively. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2016; 27:341-350. [PMID: 27734220 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-016-1862-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2016] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Surgical indication for acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injuries still represents a reason for shoulder and trauma debate. In high-grade injuries, surgery is advocated because some of the non-operatively managed patients may have persistent shoulder pain that could make them unable to return to their previous activity. It has been shown that many of the patients with high-grade ACJ injuries that are managed non-operatively involve the development of scapular dyskinesis, situation that may result in loss of strength and weakness. On the other side, it has been widely reported that the period while the hook plate is present involves functional limitations and pain. The purpose of this study was to compare the quality of life (QoL) of patients with acute high-grade ACJ injuries (Rockwood grade III-V), managed operatively with a hook plate versus the QoL of patients managed non-operatively, 24 months or more after shoulder injury. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with acute high-grade ACJ injuries managed operatively (hook plate) or non-operatively, between 2008 and 2012 were included. The QoL was evaluated by means of the Health Survey questionnaire (SF36), the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, the Constant score and the Global Satisfaction (scale from 0 to 10) assessed at the last follow-up visit. The presence of scapular dyskinesis was assessed. Comparison between groups was made. RESULTS Thirty-two patients were included: 11 hook plate-group (PLATE group) (5 Rockwood III and 6 V) and 21 conservative-group (CONS group) (4 Rockwood III and 17 V). The mean age was 41 [19-55] years old for the PLATE group and 38 [19-55] for the CONS group (p = 0.513). The mean follow-up was 32.50 ± 11.64 months for the PLATE group and 34.77 ± 21.98 months for the CONS group (p = 0.762). The mean results of the questionnaires assessed at the last follow-up visit were: (1) physical SF36 score (PLATE group 53.70 ± 4.33 and CONS group 52.10 ± 6.11, p = 0.449); (2) mental SF36 score (PLATE group 53.06 ± 6.10 and CONS group 56.99 ± 6.47, p = 0.110); (3) VAS for pain (PLATE group 1.45 ± 1.51 and CONS group 1.50 ± 1.79, p = 0.943); (4) DASH score (PLATE group 4.79 ± 5.60 and CONS group 5.83 ± 6.76, p = 0.668); (5) Constant score (PLATE group 91.36 ± 6.84 and CONS group 91.05 ± 7.35, p = 0.908); (6) Global Satisfaction (PLATE group 8.00 ± 1.18 and CONS group 8.45 ± 1.73, p = 0.449). There was evidence of scapular dyskinesis in 18 % (2/11) of the patients of the PLATE group and in 52.4 % (11/21) of the patients of the CONS group (p = 0.127). CONCLUSIONS Patients with acute high-grade ACJ injuries managed operatively with a hook plate may have the same QoL and self-reported questionnaires than patients with high-grade ACJ injuries managed non-operatively, 24 months or more after shoulder injury. If surgery is advocated for this type of injury, the orthopedic population must be aware that the hook-plate system might not represent the most suitable option. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV therapeutic; retrospective comparative study.
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- Luis Gerardo Natera Cisneros
- Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Sant Quintí 89, 08026, Barcelona, Spain. .,Hospital General de Catalunya, Pedro i Pons 1, 08190, Sant Cugat del Vallés, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Sant Quintí 89, 08026, Barcelona, Spain.,Hospital Quirón Teknon, Vilana 12, 08022, Barcelona, Spain
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Şükür E, Öztürkmen Y, Akman YE, Güngör M. Clinical and radiological results on the fixation of Neer type 2 distal clavicle fractures with a hook plate. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2016; 50:489-493. [PMID: 27742156 PMCID: PMC6197475 DOI: 10.1016/j.aott.2016.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2015] [Revised: 12/24/2015] [Accepted: 01/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objective The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical and functional results of hook plate fixation in Neer type 2 distal clavicle fractures. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 16 patients (11 males, 5 females) who were diagnosed with Neer type 2 distal clavicle fractures and treated with hook plate fixation between 2013 and 2014. Mean age was 38 (range: 27–61), and mean follow-up time was 14.3 (range: 12–18) months. Complications seen on radiographs were implant failure and subacromial osteolysis. The clinical results were evaluated with modified UCLA (University of California Los Angeles) scoring system. Results Bone union was achieved in all patients at the end of the first 4 months. Mean modified UCLA score was 32.75 (range 31–35). In 12 patients (68%), the implants had to be removed due to complications. After removal, the complaints regressed and shoulders' range of motion increased. Conclusion Clinical and radiological results on the fixation of Neer type 2 distal clavicle fractures with a hook plate are good in terms of fracture union and function. The major disadvantage of the method was the requirement of early implant removal due to the hardware related complications and good results can be achieved only after plate removal. Optimizing the length of hook plate may lower the rate of complications. Level of evidence Level IV, Therapeutic study.
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- Erhan Şükür
- İstanbul Education and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul Education and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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Arirachakaran A, Boonard M, Piyapittayanun P, Phiphobmongkol V, Chaijenkij K, Kongtharvonskul J. Comparison of surgical outcomes between fixation with hook plate and loop suspensory fixation for acute unstable acromioclavicular joint dislocation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2016; 26:565-74. [PMID: 27334621 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-016-1797-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Treatment of acute (≤4 weeks) high-grade acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation (types III-VI) is still controversial. Currently, the two modern techniques that are widely used include hook plate fixation and coracoclavicular (CC) ligament fixation using a suspensory loop device (tightrope, synthetic ligament or absorbable polydioxansulfate sling). These techniques are both reported to have superior clinical outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess and compare clinical outcomes of hook plate fixation versus fixation of the CC ligament using a loop suspensory fixation (LSF) device for the treatment of AC joint injury. These clinical outcomes consist of the Constant-Murley score (CMS), pain visual analog score (VAS) and postoperative complications. Relevant comparative studies were identified from MEDLINE and Scopus from inception to October 5, 2015. Five of 571 studies were eligible; 5, 3, 3, and 5 studies were included in the pooling of CMS, pain VAS, surgical time and postoperative complications, respectively. The unstandardized mean difference (UMD) of the CMS for LSF was 4.43 [95 % confidence interval (CI) 0.73, 8.14], which was statistically significantly higher than the CMS in hook plate fixation. For VAS, the UMD was 0.02 points (95 % CI -3.54, 3.73) higher than LSF but without statistical significance. The surgical time of LSF was 16.21 min (95 % CI 6.27, 26.15) statistically significantly higher than hook plate fixation. LSF had a lower chance of postoperative complications by 0.62 units (95 % CI 0.30, 1.32) when compared to hook plate fixation, but this also was not statistically significant. In acute high-grade AC joint injuries, loop suspensory fixation had higher postoperative functional CMS and mean surgical time when compared to hook plate fixation. However, for postoperative VAS and complication rates, there were no statistically significant differences between groups.
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- Orthopedics Department, Srinakarin Hospital, Khonkaen, Thailand
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- Orthopedics Department, College of Sports Science and Technology, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Section for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
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