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Coracoclavicular Ligament Augmentation Using Endobutton for Unstable Distal Clavicle Fractures - Preliminary Report -

불안정성 쇄골 원위부 골절에서의 Endobutton을 이용한 오구 쇄골 인대 보강술 - 예비 보고 -

  • 조철현 (계명대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 정구희 (고신대학교 복음병원 정형외과) ;
  • 신홍관 (대구한미병원) ;
  • 이영국 (대구한미병원) ;
  • 박진현 (계명대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2010.12.04
  • Accepted : 2011.05.18
  • Published : 2011.06.30

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiologic and clinical outcomes after operative treatment using endobuttons for unstable distal clavicle fractures. Materials and Methods: Between October 2007 and September 2009, 9 consecutive patients who were followed up for at least more than 12 months after operative treatment using a TightRope$^{(R)}$ were studied. The radiologic results on the serial plain radiographs and the clinical results according to the American Shoulder Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score were analyzed. Result: Bony union was shown in 8 cases (88.9%) and the average time to union was 12.9 (range: 9~16) weeks. The average coracoclavicular distances at the postoperative and final follow-up were 5.6 mm and 6.2 mm, respectively, with no statistically significant difference (p>0.05). The average ASES score was 90.3 (range: 78~96) and the clinical outcomes were 6 excellent, 2 good and one fair. There were no complications such as implant failure or infection except for one case of nonunion due to loss of the initial reduction. Conclusion: A major advantage of TightRope$^{(R)}$ fixation for unstable distal clavicle fractures is that no further surgery is needed to remove the implant. We suggest that this technique provides an alternative for fracture with a distal fragment, which is difficult to fix.

목적: 불안정성 쇄골 원위부 골절에서 Endobutton을 이용한 오구 쇄골 인대 보강술을 시행하고 그 방사선학적 및 임상적 결과를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년 10월부터 2009년 9월까지 오구 쇄골 인대 손상이 동반된 Neer 제 2형 불안정성 쇄골 원위부 골절로 TightRope$^{(R)}$ 고정술을 시행하고 1년 이상 추시 관찰이 가능하였던 연속적 9예를 대상으로 하였다. 방사선적 평가는 단순 방사선 사진을 이용하여 오구 쇄골 간격 측정 및 골유합을 판단하였고, 임상적 평가는 ASES 평가 점수를 이용하였다. 결과: 8예 (88.9%)에서 골유합을 얻을 수 있었으며, 평균 골유합 기간은 12.9 (9~16)주였다. 술 후 및 최종 추시 평균 오구 쇄골 간격은 5.6 mm, 6.2 mm로 통계학적으로 의미있는 정복의 소실은 없었다 (p>0.05). ASES 점수는 평균 90.3 (78~96)점으로 우수 6예, 양호 2예, 보통 1예였으며, 8예 (88.9%)에서 만족할 만한 결과를 나타내었다. 합병증으로 1예에서 초기 정복 소실로 인하여 불유합이 발생하였으며, 보통의 임상적 결과를 보였다. 그 외 고정물의 파손 및 감염 등의 합병증은 없었다. 결론: 불안정성 쇄골 원위부 골절에서 TightRope$^{(R)}$ 고정술은 고정물의 제거가 필요하지 않다는 장점이 있으며, 원위 골편의 고정이 어려운 골절에서 안정된 고정을 얻을 수 있는 하나의 대안이 될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

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