Fixation of distal clavicle fractures with coracoclavicular instability: a comparative biomechanical study in human cadavers

ABSTRACT:

Background

The need for coracoclavicular (CC) stabilization in the fixation of fractures with CC instability (Neer type IIB and V) was biomechanically demonstrated by higher construct strength than isolated locking plate osteosynthesis. It was the purpose of this study to prove noninferiority of the new cow-hitch suture repair technique compared with the well-established suture tape double-button fixation with regard to overall fixation strength and cyclic loading properties.

Methods

Twelve human cadaver shoulders (7 right and 5 left) were matched for sex and age (mean age: 75 ± 5 years). An oblique parasagittal fracture line 20 mm medial to the acromioclavicular joint line was created, and the CC ligaments were dissected. Six shoulders were reconstructed by a double Fibe

SUBMITTER: Laux C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8811411 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature