Coracoclavicular screw fixation for unstable distal clavicle fractures

Orthopedics. 2005 Jul;28(7):693-6. doi: 10.3928/0147-7447-20050701-18.

Abstract

Fifteen patients with Neer type II distal clavicle fracture were treated surgically. Operative treatment included open reduction and fixation of the proximal clavicular fragment to the coracoid process using a 6.5-mm cancellous screw and repair of the coracoclavicular ligaments. Fracture union occurred at a mean of 7 weeks postoperatively without any serious complications. All patients returned to the pre-injury level of activity with no residual pain or dysfunction.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Bone Screws*
  • Clavicle / injuries*
  • Clavicle / surgery*
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Fracture Healing
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Ligaments / injuries
  • Ligaments / surgery
  • Male
  • Sutures
  • Treatment Outcome