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Published on: July 5, 2011
[Epiphysiolysis of the medial clavicle with posterior dislocation : Video article]
Leonard Föhr1,2, Bertil Bouillon3, Benedikt Brozat3
1Klinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Sporttraumatologie, Krankenhaus Köln-Merheim, Universität Witten/Herdecke, 51109, Köln, Deutschland. leonard.foehr@kkle.de.
Objective Of Surgery:
The goal of surgery is the anatomical reduction and stable internal fixation of an epiphysiolysis of the medial clavicle with posterior luxation in a child without harming intrathoracic structures.
Indications:
This case describes an acute epiphysiolysis of the medial clavicle Aitken type 0 with posterior dislocation.
Contraindications:
Soft tissue infections within the region of the surgical access. Allergies against any materials used in the procedure. Successful closed reduction. Additional fracture of the clavicular shaft.
Surgical Technique:
A detailed overview of the surgical technique is available through the video, which is accessible online as well as the graphic overview in this article. Longitudinal incision over the medial clavicle up to the sternoclavicular joint and preparation onto the bony structures. Display of the epiphysiolysis. Reduction of the medial clavicle. Introduction of two Kirscher wires along the longitudinal axis in the direction of the epiphysis and introduction of two sutures. Puncture of the cartilaginous epiphysis with the two sutures. Anatomical reduction of the medial clavicle and fixation by knots. With the continuous use of the sutures, fixation to the anterior periosteum and closure of the periosteum. Wound closure.
Follow-Up:
For 6 weeks postoperative limitation of anteversion and abduction to 90°, afterwards unlimited functionality. No routine X‑ray control.
Result:
After 6 months postoperative the patient is free of pain and has full range of motion. The Constant score is 97/100.
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