DYNAMIC FIXATION OF THE AVULSED CLAVICLE

DYNAMIC FIXATION OF THE AVULSED CLAVICLE

A new operative approach is presented for treatment of the fractured distal end of the clavicle, which is associated with a disruption of the coracoclavicular ligaments. Three cases are presented in which open reduction and the clayicle held in the corrected position by transfer of the coracoid proc...

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Veröffentlicht in:The journal of trauma 1976-10, Vol.16 (10), p.841-844
Hauptverfasser: KATZNELSON, A., NERUBAY, J., OLIVER, S.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adolescent
Adult
Clavicle - injuries
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Fractures, Bone - surgery
Humans
Male
Methods
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Zusammenfassung:A new operative approach is presented for treatment of the fractured distal end of the clavicle, which is associated with a disruption of the coracoclavicular ligaments. Three cases are presented in which open reduction and the clayicle held in the corrected position by transfer of the coracoid process with its attached muscles onto the clavicle was followed by complete recovery.
ISSN:0022-5282
1529-8809
DOI:10.1097/00005373-197610000-00017