Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 60-62, January 2008

A method for internal fixation of unstable distal clavicle fractures: Early observations using a new technique

  • Michael Kalamaras, BSc(Anat), BMBS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Michael Kalamaras, BSc(Anat), BMBS, Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston Road, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia.
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  • Ken Cutbush, MBBS, FRACS(Orth)
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  • Mark Robinson, MBBS, FRACS(Orth)

Hand and Upper Limb Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, and Brisbane Hand and Upper Limb Clinic, Brisbane, Australia

published online 26 November 2007.

Unstable distal clavicle fractures often require open reduction and internal fixation. A variety of fixation methods have been used and are currently in use. None of the current fixation methods seem to be without problems. We present a new technique and early observations using a distal radius locking T-plate normally used for fixation of distal radius fractures.

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 No financial interest in Synthes (Paoli, PA) or the distal radial locking plates is held by any of the authors of this paper, and no financial benefit or reward has been received by the authors in the preparation of this paper.

PII: S1058-2746(07)00430-2

doi:10.1016/j.jse.2007.04.012

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 60-62, January 2008

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