[Distal clavicular fracture and dislocation of acromino-clavicular jiont treated with biopoly ligament].
OBJECTIVE
To probe into distal clavicular fracture and acromino-clavicular joint dislocation treatment.


METHODS
11 cases of distal clavicular fracture and 20 cases of acromino-clavicular joint dislocation were treated with biopoly ligament in recent 2 years. The follow-up period lasted from 3 to 24 months with an average of 16.7 months.


RESULTS
Of 29 follow-up cases, 21 were excellent and 8 satisfactory. There was no redisplacement or refracture.


CONCLUSIONS
Biopoly ligament is believed to be a good and safe material for this fracture or dislocation. This method is simple without needing a second operation for removal of implant.
Chen
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Department of Orthopaedics, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003.
Hou
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Gou
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D000173:Acromioclavicular Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011091:Polyesters; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D000094122:Polyhydroxybutyrates
D011091:Polyesters; C052620:poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-co-(3-hydroxyvalerate); D000094122:Polyhydroxybutyrates