Double Squeeze Reduction Clamp Technique for Fracture Stabilization: A Case Report.

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic surgery
• Surgical techniques
• Fracture management

Background:

• The double squeeze technique is a method for fracture stabilization.
• It involves using a second reduction clamp to hold a smaller clamp that is reducing a fracture or plate.
• This technique is useful when instruments are limited or when maintaining reduction is critical.

Observation:

• A case report details an 18-year-old male with a displaced distal tibia fracture.
• The patient required surgery at a rural hospital with limited instrumentation.
• The double squeeze technique was employed to stabilize a plate on the reduced fracture.

Findings:

• The double squeeze technique successfully facilitated limited open reduction and percutaneous plate stabilization.
• A pointed reduction clamp was used on a serrated clamp that was too small to hold the plate independently.
• This allowed for secure plate fixation while screws were placed.

Implications:

• The double squeeze technique enhances the ability to reduce and stabilize various fractures.
• It is particularly beneficial in situations with limited instrumentation or unique bone/fracture characteristics.
• This technique offers a valuable solution for complex orthopedic challenges.