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

doi:10.1097/00005373-200109000-00016

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

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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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	522-525
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Trauma
Volume	51
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00005373-200109000-00016
Publication status	Published - Sept 2001
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Distal clavicle fracture
Kirschner wire
Tension-band wires

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Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
Surgery

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

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