Surgical Treatment of Distal Clavicular Fracture and Acromioclavicular Dislocation Using Wolter Clavicular Plate

Tatsuya Imai; Takuya Gotou; Kenji Yoshida; Hisashi Yamashita; Jun Abe; Kensuke Sakai; Hisashi Hoshiko; Hidekazu Murakami; Keiji Kitagawa

doi:10.5035/nishiseisai.49.1196

Tatsuya Imai, Takuya Gotou, Kenji Yoshida, Hisashi Yamashita, Jun Abe, Kensuke Sakai, Hisashi Hoshiko, Hidekazu Murakami, Keiji Kitagawa

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Tatsuya Imai
St. Mary's Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Takuya Gotou
St. Mary's Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Kenji Yoshida
St. Mary's Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hisashi Yamashita
St. Mary's Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Jun Abe
St. Mary's Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Kensuke Sakai
St. Mary's Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hisashi Hoshiko
St. Mary's Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hidekazu Murakami
St. Mary's Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Keiji Kitagawa
St. Mary's Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Keywords: Distal Clavicular Fracture, Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation, Wolter Clavicular Plate

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2000 Volume 49 Issue 4 Pages 1196-1199

DOI https://doi.org/10.5035/nishiseisai.49.1196

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Abstract

We report our experience using the Wolter Claviclar Plate for nine cases with Distal Clavicular Fracture (Neer type II) and twelve cases with Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation (Tossy grade II; 1 cases, Tossy grade III; 11 cases).
All cases with Distal Clavicular Fracture had bone union and good reduction. The results for the Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation were comparatively good, but one case had diaphysial fracture of the clavicula. We realized the need for plate remodeling through these experiences.
The Wolter Clavicular Plate provided strong fixation and early ROM exercise. We think that it is very useful for Distal Clavicular Fractures and Acromioclaviclar Joint Dislocations.

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