Treatment of distal clavicle fracture using kirschner wires and tension-band wires

  • Feng Chen Kao
  • , En Kai Chao
  • , Chih Hwa Chen
  • , Shang Won Yu
  • , Chao Yu Chen
  • , Cheng Yo Yen

Research output: Contribution to journalJournal Article peer-review

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Abstract

Nonunion frequently follows distal clavicle fracture. Traditional pinning methods using the through acromioclavicular articulation may result in osteoarthritic changes or ankylosis. This study introduces a direct pinning technique in which the acromioclavicular joint is spared.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)522-525
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care
Volume51
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 09 2001
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Distal clavicle fracture
  • Kirschner wire
  • Tension-band wires

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