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The Clavicular Hook Plate: Consequences in Three Cases.

Jeevan Chandrasenan1,2, Sachin Badhe3, Timothy Cresswell3

  • 1Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Nottingham, UK. j_chandrasenan@yahoo.co.uk.

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The AO clavicular hook plate, used for clavicle fractures and AC joint dislocations, can cause rare complications requiring implant removal. These previously unreported issues highlight potential risks with this fixation method.

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Acromial erosionClavicleComplicationsHook plateRotator cuff

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Trauma surgery

Background:

  • The AO clavicular hook plate is indicated for lateral clavicle fractures and acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocations with ligament rupture.
  • The AC joint's complex anatomy and biomechanics pose risks, including joint damage and acromial erosion.
  • Rotator cuff injury is a potential complication during hook plate insertion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report previously undocumented complications associated with AO clavicular hook plate fixation.
  • To highlight the need for awareness regarding potential adverse outcomes following this surgical procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of three patient cases.
  • Analysis of complications leading to AO clavicular hook plate removal.
  • Review of existing literature on hook plate-related complications.

Main Results:

  • Three patients required hook plate removal due to complications.
  • These complications were not previously reported in the literature.
  • Potential complications include joint damage, acromial erosion, and rotator cuff injury.

Conclusions:

  • AO clavicular hook plate fixation can lead to rare but significant complications necessitating implant removal.
  • Further investigation and vigilance are required to understand and mitigate these risks.
  • Clinicians should be aware of these potential adverse events when considering hook plate surgery.