• This study aimed to reveal the extent of postoperative C-C separation after plate fixation for distal clavicle fractures and to evaluate the relationship between residual C-C separation and the risk of postoperative complications. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Conclusions: Our study demonstrated that a certain degree of C-C separation remained after plate fixation for Neer type II and V distal clavicle fractures, even when bone union was achieved. (elsevierpure.com)
  • In a distal clavicle fracture, stable fixation can be achieved in many ways, including through combinations of a coracoclavicular screw, Dacron or Mersilene tape, tension banding, a Kirschner wire (K-wire), and clavicular plates. (medscape.com)
  • Regardless of the exact technique used, the general principles of fracture reduction and fixation and stabilization of the coracoclavicular interval apply. (medscape.com)
  • Warsaw, Indiana) provides a viable alternative to plate fixation for young, active patients with simple displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures (Figure 1). (foreonline.org)
  • The best use of this implant is fixation of simple fractures in which good cortical contact and compression can be achieved. (foreonline.org)
  • The Rockwood clavicle pin requires a smaller incision over the fracture compared with plate fixation. (foreonline.org)
  • Intramedullary fixation has been shown to provide a shorter time to union in clavicle fractures. (foreonline.org)
  • Disadvantages to the use of the Rockwood clavicle pin include weaker initial fixation from an intramedullary device compared with plate fixation, as well as the inherent need for a second surgery to remove the pin. (foreonline.org)
  • Plate breakage is one form of construct failure after a clavicle fracture treated with an open reduction and plate fixation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This case report presents an unusual case of a 35-year-old Caucasian man, 7 weeks after open reduction and internal plate fixation of a fracture in the middle third of his clavicle, who developed breakage of the implant. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome, complications of intertrochanteric fractures treated with trochanteric fixation nail (TFN). (afrjtrauma.com)
  • For intertrochanteric fracture fixation, trochanteric femur nail offers good functional outcome with early ambulation and weight bearing with a high rate of union and minimal complications. (afrjtrauma.com)
  • Surgical fixation of these fractures usually results in higher healing rates, faster healing times and more rapid restoration of shoulder function. (drgraemebrown.com.au)
  • INTRODUCTION: Bridge plating of distal femur fractures with lateral locking plates is susceptible to varus collapse, fixation failure, and nonunion. (stanford.edu)
  • Although clavicle fractures are common and usually heal regardless of the selected treatment, complications are possible, warranting careful attention to these injuries. (medscape.com)
  • Despite the innocuous appearance of clavicle fractures, however, potential treatment difficulties and possible complications warrant careful attention to these injuries. (medscape.com)
  • Distal clavicle fractures are traumatic injuries usually caused by direct trauma to the shoulder from a fall in adults. (orthobullets.com)
  • Clavicle fractures are common sports injuries with sports like football and rugby. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • Clavicle fractures are a common traumatic injury with a reported incidence of between 5 and 10% of all fractures and approximately 44% of injuries to the shoulder girdle [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It illustrates the need to be aware of the possible combination of these injuries in all clavicle fractures. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • The patterns of shoulder girdle injury and their association with severe, nonorthopaedic injuries (head, thoracic, and great vessel). (elsevierpure.com)
  • The three common injuries are fracturing of the mid clavicle, dislocation of the clavicle and a fracture of the outer end of the clavicle (effectively a combination of the two). (drgraemebrown.com.au)
  • Patient-specific factors, concomitant injuries, fracture characteristics (displacement, shortening, and rotation) should all be considered when deciding on treatment. (bvsalud.org)
  • Dr. Rhonda Watkins presents "Common Overuse Injuries in Running Athletes (Patellofemoral Pain, IT Band Friction, Shin Splints, Stress Fractures)" at the UCSF Pediatric Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Conference 2023 in Berkeley, CA. (ucsfbenioffchildrens.org)
  • To examine the types of snowboarding injuries and changes in injury patterns over time. (nih.gov)
  • Traumatic injuries are the result of the mechanical component of a fall, such as intracerebral hemorrhage and long bone fractures. (reliasmedia.com)
  • This course will focus on the patterns of childhood trauma and measures to reduce the mortality and morbidity of these devastating injuries. (netce.com)
  • The BraceAbility Shoulder Sling is a patented arm support strap and waterproof clavicle immobilizer that is designed to relieve pain and discomfort caused by a variety of injuries, including broken collarbones, rotator cuff tears, AC separations, and more. (busroutebd.com)
  • In more forceful, contact sports like American football or rugby, injuries like clavicle fractures are frequent. (primeelectrolite.com)
  • For minor injuries, sleeping patterns may need to change until the injury has healed. (primeelectrolite.com)
  • Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 60 patients with a displaced distal clavicle fracture that was treated with a Scorpion plate without C-C reconstruction and successfully united. (elsevierpure.com)
  • This case report presents an unusual case of a patient with a midshaft clavicle fracture following a plate breakage with the aim of providing more information on this complication and recommends a working plan that might help to prevent these cases in advance. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Purpose: Combined midshaft clavicle fracture and acromioclavicur joint dislocation is a rare entity. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • Radiographic examinations showed combined midshaft clavicle fracture and inferior dislocation of lateral end of clavicle. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • Conclusions: A combined midshaft clavicle fracture and inferior dislocation of acromioclavicular joints is apparently unique. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • Wong, C-C , Ho, W-P & Chuang, T-Y 2009, ' Combined Midshaft Clavicle Fracture with Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation in a Judo Player: A Case Report ', Journal of Orthopedic Surgery Taiwan , 卷 26, 編號 4, 頁 206-210. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • This technique requires him to open up the skin at the fracture site, realign the bones and then pin or plate them together. (sportssurgerychicago.com)
  • A posterior view demonstrating a closed clavicle fracture tenting the skin (arrow), which can potentially lead to an open fracture. (medscape.com)
  • The vast majority of clavicle fractures heal with nonoperative management, which includes the use of a simple shoulder sling. (medscape.com)
  • Despite this, controversy between operative and nonoperative management remains for certain fracture patterns. (bvsalud.org)
  • The clavicle is the first bone in the body to ossify, beginning at the fifth week of gestation. (medscape.com)
  • The clavicle is also known as the collar bone. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • Another mechanism that can cause a broken clavicle is to take a direct blow or hit to the collar bone. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • It takes quite a bit of force to fracture a bone, so not only will there be injury to the clavicle, but also to the surrounding soft tissue. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • Looking at a clavicle fracture in the mirror, you may see a "step off deformity", where the bone seems to drop in the middle. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • Depending on the severity of the fracture, and whether or not it is displaced, you will be placed in a sling for a few weeks as the bone heals. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • Following incision, carry dissection down to expose the 2 fracture ends, removing all soft tissue and adhesions at the fracture site to maximize bone contact. (foreonline.org)
  • Scapular fractures can be categorized by the affected region of the bone: namely, the coracoid, the acromion, the glenoid, the scapular neck, and the scapular body. (orthopaedia.com)
  • Approximately 70-80% of these fractures are located in the middle third of the bone and are displaced [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Radiologic studies will often show a moth eaten/permeative lytic pattern that can involve the entire bone. (medscape.com)
  • A Bennett's fracture occurs when the bone at the base of the thumb breaks and dislocates. (bolducpt.com)
  • Your collarbone (clavicle) is the narrow curved bone that connects your breastbone to your shoulder blade. (windsorupperlimb.com)
  • Due to the strength and location of the scapula bone, fractures are rare and only occur in instances of severe or major multiple trauma. (vetcan.org)
  • 4] Although predictable patterns of branching and locations where the supraclavicular nerve crosses the clavicle have been identified, no clinically relevant safe zone between the medial and lateral branches has been found. (foreonline.org)
  • Traditionally, the conservative approach was the most common choice, especially in fractures of the medial or lateral end of the clavicle, if fracture fragments remained stable [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Fractures of the medial third are uncommon. (imageinterpretation.co.uk)
  • Also, a medial and anterior humeral head compression fracture may be evident (trough line). (imageinterpretation.co.uk)
  • The 2 coracoclavicular ligaments (the conoid and the trapezoid ligaments) are found medial to the acromioclavicular joint and attach from the coracoid process on the scapula to the inferior surface of the distal clavicle. (medscape.com)
  • While medial and lateral dual plating has been described in clinical series, the biomechanical effects of dual plating of distal femur fractures have yet to be clearly defined. (stanford.edu)
  • Scapular fractures are rare (incidence: about 10 per 100,000 person-years) and often a consequence of high-energy trauma. (orthopaedia.com)
  • Injury patterns in nonaccidental trauma (NAT) often include injury to the chest. (qxmd.com)
  • Children presenting to the emergency department were included if CTnI was obtained and they had at least one of the following: history of blunt trauma to the chest, bruising or abrasions to the chest, or fractures of the ribs, sternum, or clavicles. (qxmd.com)
  • A shoulder fracture is commonly caused by sudden force, impact, trauma to the joint during sports activities or a hard fall. (sportssurgerychicago.com)
  • Whilst many parts of the body can be injured, damage to the clavicle or "collarbone" is prevalent. (drgraemebrown.com.au)
  • The second fracture pattern occurs at the outer end of the collarbone. (drgraemebrown.com.au)
  • The BraceAbility Figure 8 Clavicle Brace & Posture Corrector is a great product for those who are suffering from clavicle fractures, poor posture, and collarbone breaks and pain. (busroutebd.com)
  • The purpose of the present study was to systematically review the current treatment strategies for the treatment of Neer type IIB distal clavicle fractures in terms of functional outcome and complication rates and to examine the most appropriate surgical method by comparing all the available surgical techniques and implants. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The functional outcome after fracture replacement varies between patients. (windsorupperlimb.com)
  • As necessary, stabilization of a pathologic fracture or laminectomy will occur before the initiation of other therapies. (medscape.com)
  • These fractures occur within the structure of the shoulder joint and appear as a break or crack in X-rays. (sportssurgerychicago.com)
  • The clavicle fracture can be a common sports injury, especially in contact or collision sports like football or rugby. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • It is generally localized to the area of injury, right along the fracture site. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • These fractures are typically accompanied by other, more serious conditions such as a spinal fracture, lung injury, or head injury. (orthopaedia.com)
  • In this article, we highlight this unusual injury pattern and propose the probable injury mechanism. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • In the presence of a sternum injury with a clavicle fracture or any open clavicle fracture, we recommend the routine use of a contrast-enhanced spiral thoracic computed tomography scan to aid in the diagnosis of a great vessel injury. (elsevierpure.com)
  • The other common injury mentioned above is a dislocation of the end of the clavicle, known as an acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation. (drgraemebrown.com.au)
  • We also sought to highlight important differences in injury patterns between snowboarders and alpine skiers as affected by age, experience, and sex. (nih.gov)
  • Data were collected on injured snowboarders and skiers in a base-lodge clinic of a ski resort in Vermont over 18 seasons (1988-2006) and included extensive information about injury patterns, demographics, and experience. (nih.gov)
  • These factors predispose the child to unique patterns of injury as well as unique resuscitative requirements. (netce.com)
  • A shoulder fracture is a common shoulder injury caused by a direct blow to the area from a fall, sports collision or automobile accident. (sportssurgerychicago.com)
  • There have been only few cases of combined clavicle fracture and acromioclavicular dislocation reported in English literature. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • A dynamic compression plate was used to fix the fracture and the inferior dislocation of acromioclavicur joint was anatomically reduced following fracture treatment and was found to be stable. (tmu.edu.tw)
  • The patient is prepped and draped with adequate access to the posterior shoulder and marked with an incisional line over the fracture site. (foreonline.org)
  • Two important arteries, the axillary artery and the subclavian artery, run anterior to the scapula and posterior to the clavicle. (vetcan.org)
  • however, residual coracoclavicular (C-C) separation after osteosynthesis for unstable distal clavicle fractures has rarely been discussed. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Treatment is immobilization or surgery, depending on the displacement and stability of the distal clavicle, as determined by whether coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments (trapezoid and conoid) are intact. (orthobullets.com)
  • If the fracture is severe, or the ends of the bones are not aligned, surgery may be required in order to get the bones to heal correctly. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • Non-operative treatment in the form of sling immobilization followed by rehabilitation is indicated for the vast majority of scapula fractures. (orthopaedia.com)
  • Many clavicle fractures can be treated satisfactorily with a sling, then rehabilitation once the fracture has healed. (drgraemebrown.com.au)
  • Distal clavicle fractures were divided as per the Neer classification into type IIA (12 patients), IIB (36 patients), and V (12 patients) groups. (elsevierpure.com)
  • This retrospective study was conducted on the total of 50 patients with fracture intertrochanteric femur and treated with TFN from July 2011 to August 2016. (afrjtrauma.com)
  • The aim of the present study was to evaluate the etiological factors and patterns of oral and maxillofacial fractures in patients treated at Jazan Province. (afrjtrauma.com)
  • Cervical spine fracture is more common in elderly patients. (reliasmedia.com)
  • Shoulder fracture specialist, Dr. Nikhil Verma provides diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for patients in Chicago who have sustained a shoulder fracture. (sportssurgerychicago.com)
  • Individuals with cleidocranial dysplasia usually have underdeveloped or absent collarbones, also called clavicles ("cleido-" in the condition name refers to these bones). (medlineplus.gov)
  • a condition that makes bones progressively more brittle and prone to fracture, at a relatively early age. (medlineplus.gov)
  • to simulate comminuted extraarticular distal femur fractures (AO/OTA 33A). (stanford.edu)
  • An additional mechanism the scapula plays a large role in is the scapulothoracic rhythm, which is the pattern of muscle contractions and motion that occurs between the scapula and the thoracic vertebra. (vetcan.org)
  • The red arrowhead identifies a displaced fracture of the scapular neck. (orthopaedia.com)
  • A multidisciplinary team from nanoengineering, cell biologists and mechanical engineers allows a comprehensive approach to fracture healing, implant design and cell modification in order to identify and market novel orthopaedic technology. (mcgill.ca)
  • Clavicle fractures are common and easily recognized because of their subcutaneous position, as shown in the images below. (medscape.com)
  • Intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly are common fractures with high morbidity and mortality. (afrjtrauma.com)
  • Fractures are most common at C1-C4 and may have little pain associated. (reliasmedia.com)
  • A clavicle fracture is most common and is associated with a fall or sports collision. (sportssurgerychicago.com)
  • Fractures to the anterior lip of the glenoid are usually very subtle and are therefore easily missed. (imageinterpretation.co.uk)
  • To date, there is no optimal surgical technique for managing the unstable types (IIA, IIB, IIC or V) of distal clavicle fractures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Displaced fractures may require a certain level of manipulation to restore normal anatomy since the pieces on either side of the break or crack are out of line. (sportssurgerychicago.com)
  • Operative treatment is chosen for the more displaced fractures, especially if there is joint instability present. (orthopaedia.com)
  • Multiple attempts have been made to devise a classification scheme for clavicle fractures. (medscape.com)
  • Fracture union usually progresses regardless of the treatment initiated. (medscape.com)
  • However, in severely displaced fractures the clinical evidence on conservative treatment suggests poor outcomes such as malunion and nonunion [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • What is the optimal surgical treatment for Neer type IIB (IIC) distal clavicle fractures? (biomedcentral.com)
  • In a want me empha¬ since the treatment of fracture of medical science. (ayudasmovilidad.com)
  • Although severe comminution is a contraindication, a small amount of comminution can be tolerated with the Rockwood clavicle pin, provided there is adequate bony contact to allow for compression. (foreonline.org)
  • In the current case it seems that the use of a bridging plate, the fundamental anatomical structure of the clavicle and the forces that are applied on it, the lack of discipline in complying with the postoperative functional restrictions, and an unclear "patient expectation" process were the main reasons for the failure. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We recommend a reduction at this time to confirm that there is enough exposure to reduce the fracture (Figure 4). (foreonline.org)
  • Satisfactory exposure is confirmed with reduction of the fracture. (foreonline.org)