title: Arthroscopically assisted percutaneous fixation of displaced midclavicular fracture using a Knowles pin.
abstract: Clavicle fractures are common traumatic injuries of the shoulder girdle, with surgery being the recommended treatment for some displaced midshaft fractures. Open surgery is widely used; however, the primary concerns of this procedure include cosmetic problems and incisional complications, such as wound dehiscence, infection, numbness, and sensitivity. A new arthroscopically assisted technique was developed, in which the Knowles pin was used for percutaneous fixation to treat the displaced midclavicular fracture. This technique is an attractive alternative treatment option for midclavicular fractures.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Cheng-Li
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: I-Ming
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Jou
authors.forename: Ming-Tung
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: Chii-Jeng
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Wei-Ren
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Su
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001858:Bone Nails; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans