title: Type 2 fractures of the distal clavicle: a new surgical technique.
abstract: Neer type 2 fractures of the distal clavicle have a high rate of nonunion and delayed union. In this series nine cases of coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction with Dacron graft material led to union at the fracture site. All patients had no symptoms and returned to full activity. This technique allows for stable fixation with early mobilization and return to work and sports.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Department, Prince of Wales Hospital, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Bruce
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Sonnabend
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Walsh
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D017102:Fracture Healing; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000592:standards*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011859:Radiography; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000592:standards*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates