Open AccessA Technique of Distal Clavicle Fracture Fixation Using The Tightrope Procedure
Author(s) -
C R Soh,
N Sivapathasundaram,
Rensgsen Parthiban,
A Ramanand
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
malaysian orthopaedic journal/malaysian orthopaedic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.271
H-Index - 6
eISSN - 2232-111X
pISSN - 1985-2533
DOI - 10.5704/moj/1111.002
Subject(s) - medicine , acromioclavicular joint , clavicle , fixation (population genetics) , surgery , orthodontics , population , environmental health
We present here a technique of fracture stabilization using the Tightrope procedure in a patient with a widely displaced Neer type IIB distal clavicle fracture. The Tightrope system, typically used for stabilization of acromioclavicular joint dislocation, has not been widely described for distal clavicle fractures. The patient achieved satisfactory results after surgery; we feel that this technique is appealing as it is simple, reproducible and avoids the complications associated with extensive metalwork. This technique may also appeal to the arthroscopic surgeon.