Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

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Comparison of Results of Tension Band Wire and Hook Plate in the Treatment of Unstable Fractures of the Distal Clavicle: Chul Hyun Park, Oog Jin Shon, Jae Sung Seo; J Korean Fract Soc 2011;24(1):55-59. Published online January 31, 2011; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2011.24.1.55

PURPOSE
To compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of two surgical methods with tension band wire and Hook plate for unstable distal clavicle fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Thirty patients with type II distal clavicle fractures were evaluated, who were operated with tension band wire (Group I) and Hook plate (Group II) fixation, from June 2005 to June 2009, and could be followed-up for more than 1 year after operation. The reduction and union were evaluated by the immediate post-operative and final radiographs. The functional outcome was evaluated by Kona's system and Constant-Murley scoring system.
RESULTS
All 30 cases showed bony union. By Kona's functional evaluation, there were 16 cases with excellent and good results in Group I and 14 cases in Group II. The average Constant score was 88.3 (71~100) in Group I and 89.6 (72~100) in Group II, but there was no significant difference in both groups. As complications, there were 2 case with subacromial impingement, and 1 case showed subacromial erosion. There was no K-wire migration, deep infection and acromioclavicular joint arthritis.
CONCLUSION
Tension band and Hook plate fixation technique gave satisfactory clinical and radiological results in patients with type II distal clavicle fractures. These results suggest that tension band wire and Hook plate fixation technique seems to be an effective method for type II distal clavicle fracture. But we think thal early removal of plate is necessary due to risks for subacromial impingement and erosion in Hook plate fixation.

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Hook Plate Fixation for Unstable Distal Clavicle Fractures: A Prospective Study
Kyung-Cheon Kim, Hyun-Dae Shin, Soo-Min Cha, Yoo-Sun Jeon
The Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.2011; 14(1): 6. CrossRef

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Tension Band Fixation for Type II Fracture of the Distal Clavicle: Jin Young Park, Joong Bae Seo, Myung Ho Kim, Je Wook Yu; J Korean Fract Soc 2005;18(4):421-425. Published online October 31, 2005; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2005.18.4.421

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PURPOSE
To evaluate the efficacy of the tension band wire fixation for type II distal clavicle fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Twenty one patients with type II distal clavicle fractures were evaluated, who were operated with tension band fixation technique with sparing AC joint, from May 2000 to December 2003, and could be followed-up for more than 1 year after operation. Average age at injury is 40.7 years old (14~73). 13 cases were males and 8 were females. And 16 cases were classified as type IIa and 5 cases as type IIb. Judgement of union was based on plain x-ray and clinical finding and postoperative assessment was evaluated on ASES and Constant scoring system.
RESULTS
Outcomes in all patients showed more than good, average ASES score was 96.1 (88~98) and Constant score was 93.1 (82~100). Radiologic union was achieved at 11.7 (6~16) weeks postoperatively. One patient suffered from non union, and there was no other significant complications such as K-wire migrations, breakage, infection, and AC joint arthritis.
CONCLUSION
Tension band fixation technique for type II distal clavicle fracture seems to be a useful and effective method, which is relatively simple and provides rigid fixation without violating the AC joint.

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Comparison of Results of Tension Band Wire and Hook Plate in the Treatment of Unstable Fractures of the Distal Clavicle
Chul-Hyun Park, Oog-Jin Shon, Jae-Sung Seo
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2011; 24(1): 55. CrossRef
Modified Spring Plate for Treatment of Unstable Distal Clavicle Fractures
Sang-Myung Lee, Il-Jung Park, Hyung-Min Kim, Jae-Chul Park, Sung-Gil Cho, Yoon-Chung Kim, Seung-Koo Rhee
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2010; 23(1): 64. CrossRef

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