• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.143-148
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• 2016

Background: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the accuracy of reduction based on postoperative computed tomography (CT) images after arthroscopic stabilization using tightrope system for unstable distal clavicle fracture. Methods: Twelve patients with distal clavicle fracture combined with coracoclavicular (CC) ligament injury (type II, V) who received arthroscopically assisted fixation using a flip button device were evaluated for accuracy of reduction using 3-dimensional postoperative CT scan by measuring the degree of distal clavicular angulation and clavicular shortening. Results: Immediate postoperative plain radiograph confirmed restoration of the CC distance (CCD) in 10 patients. At final follow-up, the CCD remained reduced anatomically on plain radiographs in these patients. All patients showed excessive posterior angulation and shortening compared to the opposite side. The average Constant score recovered to 94.8 at final follow-up. Conclusions: Indirect reduction and arthroscopic subacromial approach with flip button fixation of unstable distal clavicle fractures demonstrated favorable clinical results despite unavoidable posterior angulation of distal clavicle and shortening the total length of clavicle.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.205-208
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• 2014

Sternoclavicular joint posterior dislocations are considered a very uncommon, and type of injury where if esophagus or airway injury occurs behind the clavicle, it poses a high risk to the patient. In addition, if epiphyseal fracture occurs as a result of the sternoclavicular joint posterior dislocation, surgical treatment is often required. However, in the absence of a complete ossification of the clavicle, it is difficult to differentiate between a simple dislocation and epiphyseal fracture-dislocation solely based on simple radiographs or computed tomography scans. In this case report, the authors present a case in which a sternoclavicular joint posterior dislocation was diagnosed in a 14-year-old male athlete. The case report discusses how the posterior dislocation without epiphyseal fracture was diagnosed using an ultrasound and subsequently treated with successful outcomes using manual reduction. The case report presents our findings along with discussion that includes a literature review of relevant research.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.736-744
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• 1990

From Jan. 1985 to Sep. 1989, four hundred and ten patients were admitted to the department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine with a diagnosis of nonpenetrating chest trauma. The most common cause of injury were motor vehicle accidents(75.1%) with the prevalent age group being their forties. The four most common findings were rib fracture(83.4%), hemothorax(50.7%), pneumothorax(24.6%) and clavicle fracture(12.0%), Fifty piratory insufficiency and the ventilation time was correlated with 6 fators : 1) shock 2) endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy 3) hemothorax 4) clavicle fracture 5) flail chest 6) more than three combined injuries or combined head injury. Ventilatory care was also related with mortality and complications such as pneumonia sepsis and empyema thoracis(p<0.05). The most common organism of post-traumatic infection were Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.175-180
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• 2014

Background: For Neer type IIB fracture of distal clavicle with coracoclavicular ligament injury, various surgical treatments have been used in literatures. However, there was no consensus on the optimal treatment. The aim of this study is to report the clinical and radiological results of open reduction and internal fixation of unstable distal clavicle fracture and suture augmentation of disrupted coracoclavicular ligament. Methods: A prospective study was performed in 23 patients with Neer type IIB distal clavicle fracture in Seoul Medical Center, Eulji Hospital, and National Medical Center. Firstly, suture anchors are inserted in the base of coracoid process and preliminary reduction was achieved by tie-off of three suture limbs around the clavicle. Then, the final fixation was completed with anatomical locking plate. Bony union and the distance between coracoclavicular ligaments were evaluated. Clinical results and complications including stiffness and secondary procedures were evaluated. Results: Bony union was achieved in all cases except one (22 of 23). At mean 14.9 months, no significant difference in the mean coracoclavicular distance was observed compared to uninjured shoulder ($8.2{\pm}7.9mm$ versus $7.3{\pm}3.4mm$, p=0.14). Pain visual analogue scale, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Constant score, and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score were 0.5, 83.4, 78.5, and 6.2, respectively. Revision surgery was performed in one case of nonunion. Four patients who complained of skin irritation underwent implant removal. Conclusions: In cases of an unstable distal clavicle fracture with coracoclavicular ligament disruption, satisfactory clinical results were obtained by locking plate fixation and coracoclavicular ligament suture augmentation concurrently.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.19-22
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• 2005

Purpose: The causes of twelve cases of the mid-shaft clavicle nonunion and the results of internal fixation with plate and bone graft were investigated. Materials and method: From August 1997 to March 2003, twelve cases of the mid-shaft clavicle nonunion were operated with internal fixation with plate and bone graft. The duration of follow-up was average 13 months. Results: The causes of the mid-shaft clavicle nonunion included severe associated injury, severe initial displacement of the fracture fragments and insecure fixation. All cases were operated with internal fixation with plate and bone graft. According to the factor for evaluations of results, using a rating scale of excellent (no apparent factors), good (one factor), fair (two factors), poor (more than three factors), the results showed 10 excellent, 1 good and 1 poor. Screw loosening was developed in only one case . Conclusion: The internal fixation with plate and bone graft of the mid-shaft clavicle nonunion after failed conservative treatment achieved excellent results and seemed to be the procedure of choice for mid-shaft clavicle nonunion.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.163-166
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• 2002

서론: 합기도수련도중쇄골골절은비교적흔히발생하는손상중의하나이다. 합기도와연관된쇄골골절에대해원인및결과를분석하고그의예방법에대해알아보았다. 대상및방법: 합기도와연관된12례의쇄골골절환자를대상으로조사하였으며, 연령분포는13세에서18세까지였고전례에서보존적치료를시행하고, 경과를관찰하면서손상기전을파악하였다. 결과: 수상기전은대부분회전측방낙법수련도중발생하였으며, 치료결과는전례에서Weitzman의결과판정에서양호이상의결과를보였다. 결론: 대부분의예에서잘못된낙법자세의교정이쇄골골절을예방할수있으리라사료된다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.9-14
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• 2021

Background: Recent studies about completely displaced midshaft clavicle fractures have reported that their nonunion/malunion rates were significantly higher in conservatively treated patients compared to surgically treated patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the factors associated with treatment decisions for midshaft clavicle fractures and also the factors that affect patient satisfaction with their treatment choice. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 75 patients who had been diagnosed with a midshaft clavicle fracture and were treated conservatively at a single institution between March 1, 2013, and December 31, 2014. Their medical records were reviewed to investigate the severity of the initial vertical displacement. A telephone survey was carried out to identify the presence of any patient-perceived deformity and determine if the patient eventually underwent surgery and whether the patient would prefer surgery if the injury recurred. Results: Significantly more patients with vertical displacement ≥100% (9/28) eventually underwent surgery compared to patients with vertical displacement <100% (3/32, p=0.028). Patients with vertical displacement ≥100% (13/28) were significantly more likely to prefer surgery compared to patients with vertical displacement <100% (7/32, p=0.044). Among the conservatively treated patients, nine of 32 participants with a patient-perceived deformity and one of 16 without a patient-perceived deformity responded that they would prefer to receive surgery in same situation in the future (p=0.079). Conclusions: Patients with a midshaft clavicle fracture with vertical displacement of ≥100% may eventually require surgical treatment. When conservative treatment is carried out, the long-term patient results may be unsatisfactory due to perceived residual deformities.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.59-66
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• 2011

목적: 견쇄관절의 손상이나 원위 쇄골 골절의 치료에 대해서는 많은 연구가 있으나, 견쇄관절 손상을 동반한 원위 쇄골 골절의 치료에 대해서는 알려진 바가 적다. 저자들은 견쇄관절의 손상을 동반한 원위 쇄골 골절의 수술적 치료 및 결과, 예후를 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 견쇄관절의 손상을 동반한 쇄골 외측단에서 2.5 cm 내를 침범한 원위 쇄골 골절로 수술적 치료를 받은 21명 (21예)의 환자를 대상으로 후향적 연구를 시행하였다. 단순 방사선 사진과 CT상 원위 쇄골의 골절선이 견쇄관절로 연장 (5예)되어 있거나, 7 mm 이상의 견쇄관절의 이개 (separation)가 있는 관절내 골절 (9예), 또는 건측과 비교해서 50% 이상 원위 쇄골의 상방전위가 있는 관절내 골절 (7예)을 견쇄관절의 손상이 있는 경우로 분류하였다. Craig 분류상 III형이 16예, V형이 5예였다. 금속판 (9예), 소형나사 (1예), K 강선 및 긴장대 강선 (10예) 및 경 견쇄관절 K 강선 (1예)을 사용하여 골절을 고정하였다. 건측에 비해 100%이상 원위 쇄골의 상방전위가 있었던 1예 및 골편이 작아 고정력이 약하다고 판단된 1예에서 경 견쇄관절(transarticular AC joint) K 강선 고정을 추가적으로 실시하였다. 견봉 쇄골 인대 또는 오구 쇄골 인대의 봉합이나 재건술은 시행하지 않았다. 결과: 21예 중 20예에서 골유합을 얻었으며 골유합까지의 기간은 평균 8.4주이었다. 최종 추시시 5예에서 견쇄관절의 외상성 관절염이 관찰되었고, 4예에서 견쇄관절의 이개가, 2예에서 건측과 비교하여 50% 이하의 상방전위가 남아 있었으나 견쇄관절의 이개 및 상방전위가 술전보다 증가된 예는 없었다. Kona 등의 기준에 따른 기능적 평가상 19예에서 우수, I예에서 양호, 1예에서 보통의 결과를 얻었다. 견쇄관절 손상의 분류에 따른 UCLA 점수는 I형에서 32.6점, II형에서 34점, III형에서 34.1점이었다. 술전 견쇄관절 손상 종류, 술후 잔여 관절의 이개 및 전위, 외상성 관절염의 유무와 임상 결과간에 유의한 연관성은 관찰되지 않았다 (p>0.05). 합병증으로는 K 강선 및 긴장대 강선 고정술로 고정한 1예에서 불유합이 관찰되어 술후 3개월 금속판 고정술 및 골이식술을 시행하여 골유합을 얻었으며, 금속판 고정술을 시행한 1예에서 추시 관찰 중 내고 정물의 이완이 있었으나 추가적인 치료 없이 골절이 유합되었다. 결론: 견쇄관절로 연장된 골절이 있거나 관절내 골절이 있으면서 견쇄관절 간격이 7 mm 이상 벌어진 경우 또는 정상측과 비교하여 50% 이상 원위 쇄골의 상방전위가 있는 견쇄관절의 손상이 동반된 경우라도 원위 쇄골의 정확한 정복과 견고한 내고정을 통해 만족할 만한 결과를 얻었다. 수술 전 견쇄관절의 손상 종류 및 수술 후 경도의 외상성 관절염이나 이개, 상방전위와 임상적 기능 사이에 유의한 연관성은 없었다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.2-7
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• 2016

Background: The purpose of this study is to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes after open reduction and plate fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures between patients who achieved successful anatomical reduction and those who had a remaining fracture gap even after open reduction and plate fixation, and were thus treated with additional demineralized bone matrix (DBM). Methods: This retrospective analysis was conducted on 56 consecutive patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation using a locking compression plate for acute displaced midshaft clavicle fractures, and who underwent radiographic and clinical outcome evaluations at least 6 months postoperatively. The outcomes between those who achieved perfect anatomical reduction without remnant gap (n=32) and those who had a remaining fracture gap even after open reduction and plate fixation treated with additional DBM (n=24) were evaluated. Results: There were no differences in the use of lag screws or wiring and operation time (all p>0.05) between those with and without remnant gap. No difference in the average radiological union time and clinical outcomes (satisfaction and Constant score) was observed between the two groups (all p>0.05). However, significantly faster union time was observed for AO type A fracture compared with other types (p=0.012), and traffic accident showed association with worse clinical outcomes compared with other causes of injury. Conclusions: Surgical outcome of midshaft clavicle fracture was more affected by initial fracture type and event, and re-reduction and re-fixation of the fracture to obtain a perfect anatomical reduction spending time appears to be unnecessary if rigid fixation is achieved.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.44-48
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• 2000

Weaver-Dunn's operation for acromioclavicular injury yields satisfactory results in most cases. Although clavicular prominence can recur, it is not frequently symtomatic, but it can cause serious impairment of shoulder function in young and active patients. The authors performed reconstruction of coracoclavicular ligament with an autogenous hamstring tendon graft in a 31 years old electrician with recurrence of clavicular prominence accompanied by pain and limitation of overhead activity. The hamstring tendon and two coracoclavicular sutures looped under the coracoid process were passed through holes in the clavicle and around the clavicle in overreduced position. Even though clavicular prominence recurred somewhat, the modified UCLA score by Rockwood improved to 17 from 11/20 at 2 years after operation and the patient had no restriction in working as an electrician. Symptomatic patient with recurrent clavicular prominence after Weaver-Dunn's operation can benefit from reconstruction of coracoclavicular ligament with a hamstring tendon.