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Internal fixation of lateral clavicle fractures with Vicryl tape

Fixation interne de l'extrémité distale de la clavicule avec une bande de Vicryl

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Six consecutive Neer type II fractures of the lateral end of the clavicle were treated by indirect open reduction and internal fixation using Vicryl tape. All fractures healed within 6–8 weeks after the operation. The pre-injury level of function was restored in all cases. This method of fixation is relatively simple and appears to be a valuable alternative to Bosworth-type screw fixation.

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Une série consécutive de six fractures de l'extrémité distale de la clavicule de type Neer II, a été traitée par réduction à ciel ouvert et fixation interne en utilisant une bandelette de Vicryl. Toutes les fractures ont guéri dans un délai de six à huit semaines. Le niveau fonctionnel d'avant la fracture a été récupéré dans tous les cas. Cette méthode fixation est relativement simple à exécuter et apparaît comme étant une alternative valable de l'ostéosynthèse avec une vis de Bosworth.

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Othman, A. Internal fixation of lateral clavicle fractures with Vicryl tape. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 12, 129–131 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-002-0034-5

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