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Clinical applications of sternoclavicular hook plate for the treatment of sternoclavicular joint dislocation / 中国骨伤
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology ; (12): 380-382, 2013.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-344714
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the clinical therapeutic effects of sternoclavicular hook plate for the treatment of sternoclavicular joint dislocation.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From June 2010 to June 2012, 7 patients with sternoclavicular joint dislocation were treated with sternoclavicular hook plate fixation. Among the 7 patients, 5 patients were male and 2 patients were female, and the average age was 42.3 years, ranging from 38 to 54 years. The course of the disease ranged from 1 to 4 weeks. All the patients had trauma history. The clinical manifestations included obvious swelling and pain of sternoclavicular joint, restricted shoulder joint activity. The sternoclavicular joint dislocation was proved by preoperative X-ray and CT. The postoperative curative effect was evaluated according to Rockwood scoring method.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>According to Rockwood scoring method, the excellent results obtained in 6 cases, good in 1. There were no complications such as internal fixation loosening or broken, second dislocation, pain in the sternoclavicular joint, and deformity. The function of shoulder joint was good, and the limb activity was free and no pain appeared.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The sternoclavicular hook plate for the treatment of sternoclavicular joint dislocation has follow advantages simple procedure, stable fixation, definite therapeutic effects.</p>
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Sternoclavicular Joint / General Surgery / Wounds and Injuries / Diagnostic Imaging / Radiography / Joint Dislocations / Fracture Fixation, Internal / Methods Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: Chinese Journal: China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Year: 2013 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Sternoclavicular Joint / General Surgery / Wounds and Injuries / Diagnostic Imaging / Radiography / Joint Dislocations / Fracture Fixation, Internal / Methods Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: Chinese Journal: China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Year: 2013 Type: Article