Boyd Amputation Using the Tension Band Technique

The surgical repair of acetabular physeal fractures in four kittens using a screw and tension band technique is reported. This was an appropriate method for restoring articular congruency and improving pelvic alignment. All cases had an excellent outcome and full limb use following fracture repair. In kittens younger than 12 weeks, there is a possibility of premature fusion of the acetabular bone resulting in development of a deformed, shallow acetabulum and hip subluxation. However, surgery is still justified when there is pelvic canal narrowing to decrease the risk of future defecatory problems. Early implant removal in such young kittens may decrease the severity of deformity caused by premature physeal closure. In kittens of 16 weeks or older, the prognosis is good for normal acetabular development and implant removal is not necessary.

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Tibiotalar Arthrodesis in Posttraumatic Arthritis Using the Tension Band Technique

Foot & Ankle International ◽

10.1177/1071100713483097 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 34 (6) ◽

pp. 851-855 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mauricio Leal Dias Mongon ◽

Kleber Vinicius Garcia Costa ◽

Cintia Kelly Bittar ◽

Bruno Livani

Keyword(s):

Tension Band ◽

Posttraumatic Arthritis ◽

Tibiotalar Arthrodesis ◽

Tension Band Technique

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Tension-Band Technique for Ankle Fusion

Orthopedics ◽

10.3928/0147-7447-20010101-16 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 37-40

Author(s):

Chi-Chuan Wu ◽

Chun-Hsiung Shih ◽

Wen-Jer Chen ◽

Ching-Lung Tai

Keyword(s):

Tension Band ◽

Ankle Fusion ◽

Tension Band Technique

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Metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint arthrodesis: a comparative study between tension band and compression screw fixation

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) ◽

10.1177/1753193413514362 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 40 (4) ◽

pp. 374-378 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

J. M. Breyer ◽

P. Vergara ◽

L. Parra ◽

P. Sotelo ◽

A. Bifani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Healing Time ◽

Proximal Interphalangeal Joint ◽

Interphalangeal Joint ◽

Tension Band ◽

Compression Screw ◽

Operation Rate ◽

Band Group ◽

Comparative Cohort Study ◽

Screw Group ◽

Tension Band Technique

A retrospective, comparative cohort study was performed of metacarpophalangeal or proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis with either tension band ( n = 28) or compression (Acutrak Mini) screw ( n = 29) methods. We compared rate of union, healing time, complications, and re-operation rate. Union was achieved in 26/28 (92.8%) of the tension band group (9.4 weeks) and 24/28 (85.7%) of the compression screw group (9.8 weeks). Only 28 patients in the screw group were assessed for union as one patient in the screw group sustained a fracture at the time of insertion and was converted to tension band fixation. The complication rate was 8/28 (28.6%) in the tension band group and 8/29 (27.6%) in the compression screw group. Re-operation rate was 9/28 (32.1%) in the tension band group and 1/29 (3.6%) in the compression screw group. Our findings indicate that bone healing, healing time, and complications are similar in both groups. The tension band technique had a significantly higher re-operation rate (hardware removal), but was the technique for salvage following failure of the screw technique.

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Repair of Unstable Posterior Sternoclavicular Dislocation Using Nonabsorbable Tape Suture and Tension Band Technique: A Case Report with Good Results

Case Reports in Orthopedics ◽

10.1155/2015/750898 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-3 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ekrem Aydın ◽

Turan Cihan Dülgeroğlu ◽

Ali Ateş ◽

Hasan Metineren

Keyword(s):

Closed Reduction ◽

Motor Vehicle ◽

Motor Vehicle Accident ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Sternoclavicular Joint ◽

Tension Band ◽

Imaging Studies ◽

Vehicle Accident ◽

Sternoclavicular Dislocation ◽

Tension Band Technique

Posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation (PSCJD) is quite a rare condition. Nearly half of the closed reduction attempts fail due to various reasons. In this paper, we present a 25-year-old male patient who was admitted to the emergency department in our hospital after having a motor-vehicle accident. It was decided to do PSCJD after physical and imaging studies. Following necessary preparations, closed reduction was attempted with abduction-traction maneuver under general anesthesia; however, adequate stabilization could not be achieved and redislocation was detected during control. Therefore, joint was stabilized with tension band technique using 6 mm polyamide nonabsorbable type suture during open reduction. Painless and complete range of motion in shoulder was achieved at the postoperative 10th week.

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