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OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the effectiveness of Kirschner wire fixation and coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction with suture anchor in the treatment of Cho type ⅡC distal clavicle fractures.@*METHODS@#The data of 17 patients with Cho type ⅡC distal clavicular fractures, who were treated with Kirschner wire fixation and coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction with suture anchor between June 2019 and June 2021, was retrospectively analyzed. There were 11 males and 6 females with an average age of 38.7 years (range, 19-72 years). The fractures were caused by falling in 12 cases and traffic accident in 5 cases. All patients had fresh closed fractures. The interval from injury to operation was 1-5 days (mean, 2.6 days). The preoperative injury severity score (ISS) was 6-27 (mean, 10.2). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, hospital stay, fracture healing, and postoperative complications were analyzed. The shoulder joint function was evaluated by disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) score and Constant score at last follow-up.@*RESULTS@#All operations were completed successfully. The operation time was 20-50 minutes (mean, 31.6 minutes). The intraoperative blood loss was 30-100 mL (mean, 50.6 mL). The hospital stay was 4-9 days (mean, 5.3 days). All incisions healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 12-16 months (mean, 13 months). All clavicle fractures healed, and the healing time was 8-15 weeks (mean, 11 weeks). No complications such as fracture displacement or nonunion caused by internal fixation failure occurred. During the follow-up, skin irritation caused by the Kirschner wire withdrawal occurred in 3 cases. The Kirschner wires were removed after fracture healing in 17 patients. At last follow-up, the Constant score of shoulder joint was 90-100 (mean, 98.2). The DASH score was 0-10 (mean, 1.5).@*CONCLUSION@#Kirschner wire fixation combined with coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction with suture anchor in the treatment of Cho type ⅡC distal clavicle fractures has less postoperative complications and slight complications. It is convenient to remove the internal fixator. The Kirschner wire does not fix the distal clavicle fracture through the acromion, which has little effect on shoulder joint function and can obtain good effectiveness.
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Male , Female , Humans , Adult , Bone Wires , Clavicle/injuries , Suture Anchors , Blood Loss, Surgical , Retrospective Studies , Fractures, Bone/surgery , Fracture Fixation, Internal , Ligaments, Articular/surgery , Postoperative Complications , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:As spine endoscope and other microinvasive techniques develop, various fusion cages in particular expanded cage become the hot topic. OBJECTIVE:To introduce the design concept and biological characteristics of the novel expandable bridge-arch interbody fusion cage to treat lumbar degenerative disease. METHODS:A computer-based online search of Wanfang, CMB and VIP databases was performed for articles published between January 2000 and April 2011 related to the application of fusion cages in lumbar degenerative disease, with key words “lumbar degenerative disease, interbody fusion cage”. Insufficiency in present cages was analyzed and a novel cage should be designed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:A total of 50 relevant literatures were colected, and 27 were included. Results showed that ideal expandable cage should have smal size, convenience to placement, excelent biomechanical stability, and prevent postoperative loss of intervertebral height. Therefore, this novel expandable bridge-arch interbody fusion cage was developed. The novel cage has a very good perspective of application for many advantages, such as mini-invasive implantation, excelent stability and powerful ability to prevent sink.
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10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.26.014