• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.19-21
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• 2011

Clavicle Hook pate was commonly used in the injury around distal clavicle such as fractures, acromio-clavicular joint injury. We experienced a case of impingement syndrome following operation of distal clavicle fracture using Clavicle Hook plate. So we report this case with a reiview of current literatures.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.59-66
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• 2011

Purpose: We wanted to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes and the prognosis of various surgical treatments for the distal clavicle fracture with an acromioclavicular joint injury. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of 21 patients with a minimum of 12 months follow up was done. We classified acromioclavicular (AC) injury into type I (only intra-articular fracture (IAF), 5 cases), type II (IAF with widening of the AC joint > 7 mm, 9 cases) and type III (IAF with AC joint superior subluxation > 50%, 7 cases). The distal clavicle fractures were fixed using plate (9 cases), mini screws (1 case), K wire and tension band wiring (10 cases) and transarticular pinning (1 case). Acromioclavicular or coracoacromial ligament reconstruction was not done in all the cases. Results: In 20 of 21 cases, bone union was achieved at an average of 8.4 weeks. Traumatic arthritis (5 cases), AC joint widening (4 cases) and AC joint subluxation (2 cases) were noted at the last follow up. The average UCLA score was 32.6 in the type I AC joint injuries, 34 in type II and 34.1 in type III. There was no relationship between the clinical outcomes and the preoperative AC joint injury pattern, postoperative traumatic arthritis, AC joint widening or AC joint subluxation (p>0.05). Conclusion: Satisfactory results were achieved by acute reduction and firm fixation of the distal clavicle fracture with AC joint injury. There was no relationship between the pattern of AC joint injury, the residual radiologic findings and the functional outcome.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.220-226
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• 2007

Purpose: The distal clavicle has a biomechanical structure different from that of the proximal or middle 1/3 clavicle, and delayed union or nonunion occurs frequently in a distal clavicle fracture. The authors obtained favorable results from an open reduction and bone grafting of the distal clavicle nonunion. We report the results together with review of the relevant literature. Materials and Methods: The subjects were 8 patients(average age, 38.9) who had undergone surgery for distal clavicle nonunion from August 2003 to May 2006. Nonunion occurred after surgical treatment in 4 cases, and after conservative treatment in the other 4. In all cases, the patients complained of pain. Results: The mean follow-up duration was 14 months, and radiological union was observed in 8 weeks on average. In all cases, the range of shoulder joint motion was normal at the end of the follow-up observation. In the functional evaluation, 7 cases showed excellent results and 1 case showed good results. Conclusion: Surgical treatment is a safe and reliable treatment for distal clavicle fracture nonunion because it can achieve early rehabilitation and union.

• The Academic Congress of Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
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• 2004.11a
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• pp.208-218
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• 2004

• Journal of the Korean Arthroscopy Society
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.171-176
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• 2002

Purpose : To evaluate effectiveness of arthroscopic distal clavicle resection for chronic stage 2 acromioclavicular dislocation. Material: 6 patients who had failed to respond to physical therapy were evaluate more than 6 months prospectively, which were treated with arthroscopic distal clavicular resection from february 1998 to January 2001. Result : The median preoperative Constant score changed from 32 of 100 to 37 of 100 at 3 to 6 weeks, to 49 of 100 at 3 months and to 69 of 100 at 6months. Improvement was achived at mean follow up more than 6 months after surgery. Overal $83\%$ of patient were satisfied with this procedure. but the remained case was unsatisfied because symptom was not improved more than 6 months Conclusion : Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection is useful method to treatment for chronic stage 2 acromioclavicular dislocation.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.41-45
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• 2008

Purpose: To review the clinical and radiological results after an open reduction and internal fixation with a T-shaped LCP for unstable distal clavicle fractures. Materials and Methods: From February 2005 to June 2006, ten patients with distal clavicle Neer type II fractures were treated with an open reduction and internal fixation with a T-shaped LCP. Bony union was identified by plain radiography. The clinical results were analyzed according to the UCLA scoring system. Results: The mean time to fracture union was 9weeks and union was achieved in all cases. The mean UCLA score was 33.4 (30-35); excellent in 8 cases and good in 2 cases. In one case, loosening of one distal screw was occured and mild AC joint subluxation was observed in another case. Conclusion: 3.5 mm T-shaped LCP fixation is a useful technique for treating unstable distal clavicle fractures. This procedure provide stable fixation with no further AC joint injury.

• Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.1-3
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• 2006

• The Academic Congress of Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
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• 2007.03a
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• pp.84-84
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• 2007

• The Academic Congress of Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
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• 2003.03a
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• pp.26-26
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• 2003

• 대한관절경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.04a
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• pp.61-61
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• 2007