Distal clavicle fractures with "superior intact cortical bone": minimally invasive surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Distal clavicle fractures represent 12%-26% of all clavicle fractures. For unstable cases, surgical fixation is the preferred method of treatment. To date, there is still controversy regarding the best fixation method with a high reoperation and complication rate reported. The purpose of this article is to describe a minimally invasive method for reduction and stabilization of displaced distal clavicle fractures, using cortical buttons.

Surgical technique

After standard preoperative preparation, a 3-cm incision is made at the coracoclavicular area. Using both coracoid and clavicle tunnels, fracture reduction and fixation is obtained using a cortical fixation button. Standard postoperative care is given.

Results

A total of 21 patients (19 men) with a mean

SUBMITTER: Liendo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10426548 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature