Surgical Techniques for Percutaneous Reduction by Towel Clips and Percutaneous Intramedullary Fixation with Steinmann Pins for Clavicle Shaft Fractures.
10.12671/jkfs.2012.25.1.31
- Author:
Ki Do HONG
1
;
Jae Chun SIM
;
Sung Sik HA
;
Tae Ho KIM
;
Jong Hyun KIM
;
Jong Seong LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sahmyook Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. kjh2789@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Clavicle shaft fracture;
Reduction with towel clip;
Percutaneous intramedullary pin fixation
- MeSH:
Clavicle;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans
- From:Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
2012;25(1):31-37
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To report the clinical results of surgical treatment of clavicle shaft fracture by percutaneous reduction with towel clips and percutaneous intramedullary pin fixation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study reviewed the results of 80 cases of clavicle shaft fracture treated by percutaneous reduction with towel clips and percutaneous intramedullary pin fixation with Steinmann pins from January 2002 to August 2010, after follow-up for 12 months or more. We evaluated the clinical results, such as union time and complications. RESULTS: Bone union was evident in all cases and the mean time for bone union to appear on radiological findings was 10.3 weeks. Using Kang's criteria, 78 of the 80 patients (97.5%) showed good results and there were no severe complications. CONCLUSION: Percutaneous reduction with towel clips and the percutaneous intramedullary pin fixation method showed good results for treating clavicle shaft fracture.
