Anatomic Locking Plate Fixation and Coracoclavicular Stabilisation with Multistrand Titanium Cable for Unstable Distal Clavicle Fracture
Objective: The aim of this study was to introduce a modified surgical procedure using anatomic locking plate (ALP) fixation and coracoclavicular (CC) stabilisation with multistrand titanium cable (MTC) to repair unstable distal clavicle fractures, and to estimate clinical effects of these people. Materials and methods: Between July 2016 and April 2018, we treated 7 patients with unstable distal clavicle fracture by ALP fixation and CC stabilisation with MTC. After the surgery, we followed up every patient for at least 24 months and analysed their clinical results. Results: The average term required for fracture healing was 9.9 (range, 9–12 weeks) and all cases are successful in fracture healing. The average Constant score was 94.6 points (range, 92–100) at the last follow-up; the modified University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder rating scale was 33.4 points (range, 31–35) at the last follow-up. There was no infection, hardware failure and iatrogenic fracture in all the cases. Conclusions: ALP fixation and CC stabilisation with MTC is a really good method for the treatment of unstable distal clavicle fractures. This surgical technique can provide stable fixation for early functional exercise, and prevent extra shoulder joint damage.