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Borbas P, Paszicsnyek A, Hofstede S, Ernstbrunner L, Wieser K. Biomechanical evaluation of fixation of the coracoclavicular stand-alone cow-hitch suture reconstruction in comparison to two established techniques for highly unstable distal clavicle fractures (Neer type V). JSES Int 2024; 8:394-399. [PMID: 38707556 PMCID: PMC11064559 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Background Treatment of displaced distal clavicle fractures with bony avulsion of the coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments often warrants surgical fixation, yet a gold standard surgical technique is to be defined. The purpose of this study was to compare the biomechanical fixation strength of a new fixation technique, the CC stand-alone cow-hitch suture reconstruction, and to compare this technique with a clavicle hook plate and a lateral locking plate with CC suture reconstruction. Methods Simulated Neer type V distal clavicle fractures of the clavicle were created in 18 cadaveric shoulders, which were matched by age and gender in 3 groups: (1) clavicle hook plate (group HP), (2) lateral locking plate fixation with CC suture reconstruction (group LPCC), and (3) CC stand-alone suture reconstruction using the cow-hitch technique (group CH). After preconditioning with 25 N for 10 cycles, the specimens were cycled in the coronal plane for 500 cycles from 10N to 70N. Displacement and ultimate load to failure were documented and analyzed with the data acquisition system. Results There was a significant difference in the fracture displacement during cyclic loading between the LPCC group and the HP group (0.6 vs. 1.7 mm; P = .02) and between the CH and HP groups (0.5 vs. 1.7 mm; P = .004). Fracture displacement was not different between the LPCC and the CH groups (P = .544). The CH group and the LPCC group showed a significantly higher stiffness compared to the HP group (P < .001 and P = .003, respectively). The CH group showed a significantly higher ultimate load to failure compared with the HP group (429 vs. 172 N; P = .005) and showed a tendency toward higher ultimate load to failure when compared with the LPCC group (429 vs. 258 N; P = .071). Conclusion The CC stand-alone cow-hitch suture reconstruction and the locking plate with CC reconstruction showed higher fixation strength compared with the hook plate for simulated Neer type V distal clavicle fractures. There was a tendency of higher ultimate load to failure with the cow-hitch technique compared with the lateral locking plate with CC suture reconstruction, and given the potential advantages of less soft tissue stripping, metal-free fixation, low costs, and simple surgical technique, clinical application of the all-suture CC reconstruction using the cow-hitch for Neer type V distal clavicle fractures appears warranted.
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- Paul Borbas
- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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Meisterhans M, Selman F, Ongini E, Borbas P, Wieser K. Stability of novel cow-hitch suture button coracoid bone graft fixation in Latarjet procedures: a biomechanical study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:610-617. [PMID: 37788755 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Latarjet procedure is widely used to address anterior shoulder instability, especially in case of glenoid bone loss. Recently, cortical suture button fixation for coracoid transfer has been used to mitigate complications seen with screw placement. The aim of this biomechanical study was to evaluate the stability of a novel and cost-effective cow-hitch suture button technique, designed to be performed through a standard open deltopectoral approach, and compare this to a well-established double suture button technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS We randomly assigned 12 fresh frozen cadaveric shoulders to undergo the Latarjet procedure with either 4 suture button (S&N EndoButton) fixations (SB group; n = 6, age 72 ± 9.8 years) or cow-hitch suture button technique using a 1.7-mm FiberTape looped sequentially in 2 suture buttons (Arthrex Pectoralis Button) placed from anterior on the posterior glenoid (CH-SB group; n = 6, age 73 ± 9.3 years). After fixation, all shoulders underwent biomechanical testing with direct loading on the graft via a material testing system. Cyclic loading was performed for 100 cycles (10-100 N) to determine axial displacement with time; each graft was then monotonically loaded to failure. RESULTS The maximum cyclic displacement was 4.3 ± 1.6 mm for the cow-hitch suture button technique and 5.0 ± 1.7 mm for the standard double suture button technique (P = .46). Ultimate load to failure and stiffness were, respectively, 190 ± 82 N and 221 ± 124 N/mm for the CH-SB technique and 172 ± 48 N and 173 ± 34 N/mm for the standard double SB technique (P = .66 and .43). The most common failure mode was suture cut-through at the anteroinferior aspect of the glenoid for both fixation groups. CONCLUSIONS The cow-hitch suture button technique resulted in a similar elongation, stiffness, and failure load compared to an established double suture button technique. Therefore, this cost-effective fixation may be an alternative, eligible for open approaches, to the established double suture button techniques.
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- Michel Meisterhans
- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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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. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 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] [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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Ritter D, Hachem AI, Scheibel M, Raiss P, Denard PJ, Campagnoli A, Wijdicks CA, Bachmaier S. Primary Stability and Bone Contact Loading Evaluation of Suture and Screw based Coracoid Graft Fixation for Anterior Glenoid Bone Loss. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:2858-2868. [PMID: 37656204 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231188976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Reconstruction techniques for anterior glenoid bone loss have seen a trend from screws to suture-based fixations. However, comparative biomechanical data, including primary fixation and glenoid-graft contact pressure mapping, are limited. HYPOTHESIS Suture-based bone block cerclage (BBC) and suspensory suture button (SB) techniques provide similar primary fixation and cyclic stability to double-screw fixation but with higher contact loading at the bony interface. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS In total, 60 cadaveric scapulae were prepared to simulate anterior glenoid bone loss with coracoid autograft reconstruction. Graft fixation was performed with 3 different techniques: (1) an interconnected all-suture BBC, (2) 2 SB suspensions, and (3) 2 screws. Initial compression was analyzed during primary fixation. Cyclic peak loading with 50 N and 100 N over 250 cycles at 1 Hz was performed with a constant valley load of 25 N. Optical recording and pressure foils allowed for spatial bone block tracking and contact pressure mapping at the glenoid-graft interface. Load-to-failure testing was performed at a rate of 1.5 mm/s with ultimate load and stiffness measured. RESULTS Initial graft compression was higher with screw fixation (141 ± 5 N) compared with suture-based fixations (P < .001), with BBC fixation providing significantly higher compression than SB fixation (116 ± 7 N vs. 91 ± 5 N; P < .001). Spatial bone block migration and ultimate failure load were similar between the BBC and screw groups. The SB group showed significantly increased bone block translation (3.1 ± 1.0 mm; P≤ .014) and rotation (2.5°± 1.4°; P≤ .025) and significantly lower ultimate failure load (180 ± 53 N) compared with the BBC (P = .046) and screw (P = .002) groups. Both suture-based fixations provided significantly increased graft-glenoid contact loading with higher pressure amplitudes (P≤ .032) and contact pressure after cyclic loading (+13%; SB: P = .007; BBC: P = .004) compared with screw fixation. CONCLUSION Both SB and interconnected cerclage fixation improved dynamic contact loading compared with screw fixation in a biomechanical glenoid bone loss model. Cerclage fixation was biomechanically comparable with screw fixation but with a greater variability. SB fixation showed significantly lower primary fixation strength and greater bone block rotation and migration. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Suture-based bone block fixations improved graft-glenoid contact loading, but the overall clinical consequence on healing remains unclear.
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- Daniel Ritter
- Arthrex Department of Orthopedic Research, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology Surgery, Hospital Universitari Bellvitge & Centro Médico Teknon, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Jo OI, Almond M, Rupansinghe HS, Ackland DC, Ernstbrunner L, Ek ET. Biomechanical analysis of plating techniques for unstable lateral clavicle fractures with coracoclavicular ligament disruption (Neer type IIB). J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2023; 32:695-702. [PMID: 36535559 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Neer type IIB lateral clavicle fractures are inherently unstable fractures with associated disruption of the coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments. Because of the high rate of nonunion and malunion, surgical fixation is recommended; however, no consensus has been reached regarding the optimal fixation method. A new plating technique using a superior lateral locking plate with anteroposterior (AP) locking screws, resulting in orthogonal fixation in the lateral fragment, has been designed to enhance stability and reduce implant failure. The purpose of this study was to biomechanically compare 3 different clavicle plating constructs within a fresh frozen human cadaveric shoulder model. METHODS Twenty-four fresh frozen cadaveric shoulders were randomized into 3 groups (n = 8 specimens): group 1, lateral locking plate only (Medartis Aptus Superior Lateral Plate); group 2, lateral locking plate with CC stabilization (No. 2 FiberWire); and group 3, lateral locking plate with 2 AP locking screws stabilizing the lateral fragment. All specimens were subject to cyclic loading of 70 N for 500 cycles. Data were analyzed for gap formation after cyclic loading, construct stiffness, and ultimate load to failure, defined by a marked decrease in the load displacement curve. RESULTS After 500 cycles, there was no statistically significant difference between the 3 groups in gap formation (P = .179). No specimen (0/24) failed during cyclic loading. Ultimate load to failure was significantly higher in group 3 compared to group 1 (286 N vs. 167 N; P = .022), but not to group 2 (286 N vs. 246 N; P = .604). There were no statistically significant differences in stiffness (group 1: 504 N/mm; group 2: 564 N/mm; group 3: 512 N/mm; P = .712). Peri-implant fracture was the primary mode of failure for all 3 groups, with group 3 demonstrating the lowest rate of peri-implant fractures (group 1: 6/8; group 2: 7/8; group 3: 4/8; P = .243). CONCLUSION Biomechanical evaluation of the clavicle plating techniques showed effective fixation across all specimens at 500 cycles. The lateral locking plate with orthogonal AP locking screw fixation in the lateral fragment demonstrated the greatest ultimate failure load, followed by the lateral locking plate with CC stabilization. This new plating technique showed compatible stiffness and gap formation when compared to conventional lateral locking plates as well as plates with CC fixation. The use of orthogonal screw fixation in the distal fragment may negate against the need for CC stabilization in these types of fractures, thus minimizing surgical dissection around the coracoid and potential complications.
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- Olivia I Jo
- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; Hand and Wrist Biomechanics Laboratory (HWBL), O'Brien Institute/St. Vincent's Institute, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia; Department of Surgery, Monash Medical Centre, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Pieringer A, Welter J, Fischer J, Hess F. Complications following arthroscopic-assisted coracoclavicular stabilization in patients with unstable lateral clavicle fractures. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023:10.1007/s00402-023-04769-2. [PMID: 36633665 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-04769-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE Lateral clavicle fractures are unstable and prone to nonunions, which is why they are often treated surgically rather than conservatively. Despite the variety of surgical techniques found in the literature, the best method for treating this rare fracture type has not yet been determined. Our case series aimed to describe a coracoclavicular (CC) reconstruction technique and to assess complications and patient outcomes 1 year postoperatively. METHODS Nineteen patients who underwent surgery for an unstable lateral clavicle fracture (IIB, IIC, IID) with a suture button device (Dog Bone, Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL, USA) were available for clinical and radiological follow-up. The assessments included the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment (ASES) score, the Constant Score (CS), the Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), as well as the ipsilateral and contralateral coracoclavicular distance. RESULTS The median age was 50 years (IQR 28-59), 13 (68.4%) were male and the delay to surgery was 5 days (IQR 2-9). The median clinical scores were 100 (ASES), 91 (CS), and 95 (SSV). The CC distance improved postoperatively (p = 0.003). However, nonunion occurred in 3 (15.8%) patients, 5 (26.3%) had other complications, and 5 (26.3%) needed revision surgery (4 plate removals and 1 pseudoarthrosis). The overall complication rate was 36.8%. CONCLUSION Restoring the CC ligaments alone could not reliably achieve fracture stability, with more than one-third of cases in this series experiencing major complications. Given the high revision and nonunion rates, we do not recommend this type of surgical technique.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld, Pfaffenholzstrasse 4, 8501, Frauenfeld, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld, Pfaffenholzstrasse 4, 8501, Frauenfeld, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld, Pfaffenholzstrasse 4, 8501, Frauenfeld, Switzerland.
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Zou M, Duan X, Li M, Sun J. Accelerated rehabilitation in treating neer type V distal clavicle fractures using anatomical locking plates with coracoclavicular ligament augmentation. Heliyon 2023; 9:e12660. [PMID: 36632103 PMCID: PMC9826830 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background There is still no gold standard treatment for Neer type V distal clavicle fractures. This study was designed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of accelerated rehabilitation in treating Neer type V fractures using anatomical locking plate (ALP) fixation with additional coracoclavicular (CC) ligament augmentation. Methods In this retrospective study, patients who underwent ALP fixation with additional suture anchor fixation of acute Neer type V distal clavicle fracture from January 2016 to January 2021 were reviewed. Injury radiography and computed tomography (CT) were performed to determine the Neer classification. All patients performed standardized early rehabilitation exercises after surgery and were followed up for more than 12 months. The Constant-Murley score (CMS); the disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) questionnaire; visual analog scale (VAS); and the percentage of modified CC distance (MCCD%) were evaluated at the last follow-up. Results Thirty-two patients were included in this study. The mean follow-up time was 31.1 ± 10.4 months. All patients achieved bone union 6-8 weeks (7.2 ± 0.7 weeks) after surgery and were allowed to return to normal daily life. No surgery-related complications occurred in any case. The MCCD% value at the last follow-up (104.7% ± 8.5%) significantly decreased compared with preoperative MCCD% value (162.8% ± 7.2%) (p < 0.001), indicating that all patients achieved ideal fracture reduction. And all patients obtained satisfactory shoulder joint function with a mean CMS of 97.1 ± 2.6, a mean DASH score of 1.6 ± 1.3, and a mean VAS score of 0.4 ± 0.6. Conclusion This study has demonstrated that ALP fixation with additional suture anchor fixation is a promising strategy for accelerated rehabilitation in treating patients with Neer type V fracture.
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Key Words
- ALP, anatomical locking plate
- Accelerated rehabilitation
- Anatomical locking plate
- CC, coracoclavicular
- CMS, Constant–Murley score
- CT, computed tomography
- Coracoclavicular ligament augmentation
- DASH, the disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand
- Distal clavicle fracture
- ERAS, enhanced recovery after surgery
- MCCD%, the percentage of modified CC distance
- Suture anchor fixation
- VAS, visual analog scale
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- Min Zou
- Department of Orthopedics, Chengdu Second People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610021, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, No. 1 People's Hospital of Chengdu, Chengdu, 610095, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chengdu Second People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610021, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, PR China
- Corresponding author. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, No. 87 Dingjiaqiao, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu Province, PR China.
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Xue C, Zheng X, Song L, Li X, Fang J. Triple Endobutton technique for the treatment of Neer type II lateral clavicle fractures: 2-year findings. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2022; 32:1051-1057. [PMID: 36442829 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although various kinds of operative procedures have been reported in the literature, there is still no undisputed gold standard technique for the treatment of Neer type II lateral clavicle fractures. This trauma is classified as a bone fracture, but it is primarily a ligamentous problem due to the instability it generates. This study analyzed the clinical and radiological results of treatment for Neer type II lateral clavicle fractures using the triple Endobutton (Smith & Nephew) technique in 20 patients with at least 2 years of follow-up. METHODS This study enrolled 20 patients with Neer type II distal clavicle fractures who underwent the triple Endobutton technique using 3 Endobuttons (1 with a closed loop and 2 without) and 3 No. 5 Ethibond sutures (Ethicon Inc.) from October 2017 to May 2020. Patients were assessed with clinical and radiological follow-up at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. Clinical assessments consisted of the visual analog scale and the Constant score. Radiological evaluation was achieved by measuring the coracoclavicular distance. RESULTS The mean follow-up was 35 ± 9 months (range, 24-55 months). The visual analog scale and Constant scores revealed significant improvements from 6 ± 1 (range, 4-8) and 42 ± 4 (range, 35-48) scores preoperatively to 1 ± 1 (range, 0-1) and 94 ± 2 (range, 90-98) scores at the final evaluation, respectively (P < .001). The coracoclavicular distance of the injured side was an average of 9 ± 1 mm (range, 7-12 mm) at the final follow-up radiograph which was not significantly different from that of the contralateral side (P = .75). CONCLUSIONS In this study, the triple Endobutton technique was a safe, reliable, and novel surgical technique that yielded good to excellent short-term clinical and radiological outcomes for the treatment of Neer type II distal clavicle fractures.
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- Cheng Xue
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Ahmed AF, Salameh M, Kayali H, Hantouly A, Darwiche A. Open reduction and tunneled suspensory fixation for lateral end of clavicle fractures: surgical technique. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2022; 2:345-349. [PMID: 37588858 PMCID: PMC10426559 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2022.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Unstable distal end clavicle fractures are associated with significant rates of nonunion and poor functional outcomes. Surgical treatment is paramount for unstable fracture patterns; however, treatment options are various, with each having its advantages and drawbacks. Recently, suture-based coracoclavicular fixation techniques using suture buttons have been implemented with high union rates, satisfactory shoulder function, and low rates of complications. In this report, we demonstrate a modified fixation of unstable lateral clavicle fractures. Our technique entails open reduction and suspensory coracoclavicular fixation using suture anchors and suture button devices with supplemental acromioclavicular suspensory fixation.
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- Abdulaziz F. Ahmed
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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Cunningham G, Culebras Almeida LA, Gauthier M. All-suture technique for fixation of unstable displaced distal clavicle fracture. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2022; 2:168-173. [PMID: 37587969 PMCID: PMC10426583 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2022.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Background Displaced Neer type II and V clavicle fractures are usually treated surgically in active patients. However, distal fragment fixation remains a challenge, and no consensus has been established regarding the optimal surgical treatment. Osteosuture techniques have been popularized over the last decade, and multiple different techniques have been described. The aim of this study was to describe an all-suture technique in patients with displaced type II and V clavicle fractures and report its outcome in a prospective case series. Methods Between 2017 and 2020, 15 patients with displaced acute distal clavicle fractures were treated with an all-suture open technique performed by one shoulder specialized surgeon, with a minimum follow-up of 1 year. Osteosuture repair consisted in a coracoclavicular cerclage with 4 no6 Ethibonds and a figure-of-0 and figure-of-8 fracture cerclage with 2 no2 SutureTapes. Single assessment numerical evaluation (SANE) and adjusted Constant score were recorded at 6 months and 1 year. The radiologic union was assessed on plain radiographs. Results At 12 months, all patients reported excellent clinical results, with a mean SANE of 98.2 [± 5.2, range 80 to 100] and a mean adjusted Constant score of 99.0 [± 1.9, range 94 to 100]. One patient developed shoulder stiffness that resolved before the final follow-up. Fractures consolidated in 93% of the cases, with union happening between 3 and 6 months [range 3 to 12 months]. One patient developed an asymptomatic malunion. Conclusion Excellent clinical and radiological outcomes can be achieved with this minimally invasive all-suture fixation technique for displaced distal clavicle fractures, which allows for an anatomic reduction and stable fixation. This pilot study showed low complications and a high level of union after a follow-up of 1 year. Among the numerous advantages are a smaller exposure than for plate fixation, avoidance of hardware-related complications such as screw failure, coracoid fracture from drilling, or rotator cuff damage caused by hook-plates. Furthermore, it avoids a reoperation to remove symptomatic hardware.
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- Gregory Cunningham
- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- Shoulder and Elbow Center, Hirslanden Clinique La Colline, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Shoulder and Elbow Center, Hirslanden Clinique La Colline, Geneva, Switzerland
- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Division of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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姜 济, 翟 云, 黄 徐, 焦 伟, 王 伟, 郭 标, 李 立, 李 学, 聂 宇, 于 海. [Effectiveness analysis of Endobutton plate combined with high-strength suture Nice knot fixation in the treatment of distal clavicle fractures]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2022; 36:155-162. [PMID: 35172399 PMCID: PMC8863535 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202109069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effectiveness of Endobutton plate coracoclavicular fixation combined with fracture site high-strength suture Nice knot cerclage fixation in the treatment of distal clavicle fracture with coracoclavicular ligament injury. METHODS The clinical data of 33 cases of distal clavicular fracture with coracoclavicular ligament injury treated by Endobutton coracoclavicular plate fixation between January 2017 and December 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. According to the fixation methods of fracture site, they were divided into two groups: the high-strength suture Nice knot fixation group (study group, 16 cases) and the transacromial Kirschner wire fixation group (control group, 17 cases). There was no significant difference between the two groups in common data such as age, gender, injury side, cause of injury, Craig type, combined injury, time from injury to operation, and preoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) score and Constant-Murley score ( P>0.05). Postoperative fracture healing and complications were observed, and the increase rate of coracoclavicular space on the affected side was calculated at last follow-up. VAS score was used to evaluate shoulder pain before operation, at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months after operation, and at last follow-up. The shoulder function was evaluated according to Constant-Murley shoulder score before operation, at 1 month, 3 months after operation, and at last follow-up. RESULTS The operations were successfully completed in both groups without severe complications such as vascular nerve injury and coracoid fracture. In the control group, 1 case (5.9%) had slight pin tract infection and 1 case (5.9%) had Kirschner wire displacement; there was no obvious complication in the study group. The patients in both groups were followed up 9-36 months (mean, 22.9 months). The fracture healing time of the study group and the control group were (12.56±0.73) weeks and (13.59±0.87) weeks, respectively, and the difference was significant ( t=-3.661, P=0.001). At last follow-up, the increase rates of coracoclavicular space on the affected side of the study group and the control group were 8.88%±1.19% and 8.55%±1.07%, respectively, showing no significant difference ( t=0.837, P=0.409). The postoperative VAS score and Constant-Murley score of the two groups significantly improved when compared with those before operation, and the two scores gradually improved with the extension of time after operation ( P<0.05). Except that the VAS score at 1 week and 1 month after operation and the Constant-Murley score at 1 month after operation in the study group were significantly better than those in the control group ( P<0.05), there was no significant difference between the two groups at other time points after operation ( P>0.05). CONCLUSION For oblique fracture or combined with butterfly fracture in the distal clavicle fracture with coracoclavicular ligament injury, the fracture site high-strength suture Nice knot fixation is a good supplement to the Endobutton plate coracoclavicular fixation. It can stabilize the fracture end, reduce the complications of Kirschner wire fixation, and is more conducive to fracture healing. The effectiveness is satisfactory.
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- 济世 姜
- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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- 安徽医科大学附属阜阳人民医院 阜阳市人民医院骨科(安徽阜阳 236000)Department of Orthopedics, Fuyang People’s Hospital, Fuyang People’s Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Fuyang Anhui, 236000, P. R. China
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Fixation of distal clavicle fractures with coracoclavicular instability: a comparative biomechanical study in human cadavers. JSES Int 2021; 6:144-148. [PMID: 35141689 PMCID: PMC8811411 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2021.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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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 FiberTape fixation with two suture buttons (group DB), and the remaining six shoulders by a cow-hitch suture repair using a double FiberWire with only coracoid button fixation (group CH). Both reconstruction techniques were tested in a servo-hydraulic material testing machine for cyclic displacement (mm), stiffness (N/mm), and maximum load-to-failure (N) after 500 cycles at 3 mm/s and inferosuperior load between 15 and 70 N. Superior fragment displacement in space was recorded using a MicroScribe digitizer. Results There were no statistically significant differences regarding cyclic displacement (group DB: 0.7 mm; group CH: 1.3 mm; P = .36), stiffness (group DB: 177 N/mm; group CH: 116 N/mm; P = .17), maximum load-to-failure (group DB: 560 N; group CH: 492 N; P = .59), and superior displacement in space of the medial fragment (group DB: 3.2 mm; group CH: 1.6 mm; P = .48). Conclusion Fixation of unstable distal clavicle fractures using a double FiberWire cow-hitch suture repair with isolated coracoid button fixation for stand-alone CC stabilization resulted in similar biomechanical properties to a double-suture button fixation with FiberTapes while avoiding prominent clavicular implants.
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