Interfragmentary suture fixation for displaced acute type II distal clavicle fractures. 2014

Xavier A Duralde, and Scott D Pennington, and Douglas H Murray
Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic, Atlanta, GA.

OBJECTIVE Stable fixation of displaced type II distal clavicle fractures presents a challenge to the surgeon because of distal fragment comminution and the large deforming forces created by the weight of the arm. We hypothesized that suture fixation around the coracoid and interfragmentary suture fixation would adequately counteract these forces and lead to a high rate of union and restoration of function. METHODS This is a retrospective study of 20 sequential patients treated between 1997 and 2009. METHODS In-patient operating room followed by the clinic. METHODS All patients presenting with acute displaced distal clavicle fractures to 2 surgeons were included. All patients completed the study without loss to follow-up. METHODS Open repair was performed by placing two #5 Fiberwire sutures around the coracoid and through drill holes in the clavicular shaft. Interfragmentary fixation was performed with figure-of-eight #2 Fiberwire sutures. METHODS Patients evaluation included the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scale, range of motion, radiographic evaluation, and patient satisfaction. RESULTS All fractures healed without loss of reduction at an average of 2.6 months, and all patients were satisfied. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score was 98.5 out of 100. Average follow-up was 7.1 years (range, 3.1-14.3 years). One postoperative wound hematoma and one superficial wound infection were treated nonoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Interfragmentary and coracoclavicular suture fixation for displaced acute distal clavicle fractures is a safe and effective treatment with an excellent union rate, low complication rate, and high patient satisfaction. METHODS Therapeutic level IV. See instructions for authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D002968 Clavicle A bone on the ventral side of the shoulder girdle, which in humans is commonly called the collar bone. Collar Bone,Bone, Collar,Bones, Collar,Clavicles,Collar Bones
D005500 Follow-Up Studies Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease. Followup Studies,Follow Up Studies,Follow-Up Study,Followup Study,Studies, Follow-Up,Studies, Followup,Study, Follow-Up,Study, Followup
D005593 Fracture Fixation, Internal The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. Osteosynthesis, Fracture,Fixation, Internal Fracture,Fixations, Internal Fracture,Fracture Fixations, Internal,Fracture Osteosyntheses,Fracture Osteosynthesis,Internal Fracture Fixation,Internal Fracture Fixations,Osteosyntheses, Fracture
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D012189 Retrospective Studies Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons. Retrospective Study,Studies, Retrospective,Study, Retrospective
D013536 Suture Techniques Techniques for securing together the edges of a wound, with loops of thread or similar materials (SUTURES). Suture Technics,Suture Technic,Suture Technique,Technic, Suture,Technics, Suture,Technique, Suture,Techniques, Suture

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