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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2021

Comparison of two methods in the treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of clavicle: multicenter experience.

Jin Li, Sheng Ping Tang, Hai Bo Mei, Jing Fan Shao, Bao Jie Shi, Hai Qiang Wang, Xin Tang, Chinese Multi-center Pediatric Orthopedic Study Group (CMPOS)

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Article in Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Congenital Pseudoarthrosis of the Clavicle in a Softball Player.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.

Jin Li *Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
Sheng Ping Tang *Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518046, China.
Hai Bo Mei *Department of Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, 410007, China.
Jing Fan Shao *Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China.
Bao Jie Shi *Department of General Surgery, Xiang'an Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361000, China.
Hai Qiang WangInstitute of Integrative Medicine, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xixian Avenue, Xi'an, 712046, Xixian District, China.
Xin TangDepartment of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China. dr_xintang@hust.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6860-6530
Chinese Multi-center Pediatric Orthopedic Study Group (CMPOS)
Union Hospital · CNHunan Children's Hospital · CNShaanxi University of Chinese Medicine · CNShenzhen Children's Hospital · CNTongji Hospital · CNXiamen University · CN

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81470100National Natural Science Foundation of China 81572182
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCongenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle (CPC) is an uncommon entity. Owing to its scarce presentation, treatment of this disorder has not been well established. This study aimed (1) to compare surgical treatment methods that included excision of pseudoarthrosis and iliac crest bone graft and fixate with either the elastic stable intramedullary nail (ESIN) or K-wires or plate and screws, and (2) to assess the clinical outcomes of two different surgical methods.

methodsA multi-central retrospective study was performed between 2013 and 2017 in four tertiary teaching hospitals. Fifteen clavicles of 11 children were identified as CPC. All patients underwent pseudarthrosis resection and iliac crest bone autograft. They were divided into two groups as per the surgical treatment they underwent-plate stabilization as group A and elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) or K-wires as group B. Nine clavicles in 6 patients in group A and 6 clavicles in 5 patients in group B, were included. The Quick Disabilities of the Arm and Shoulder (QuickDASH) score was used to assess patients' satisfaction and function following treatment at each follow-up.

resultsThere were eight boys and three girls, with an average age of 4.7 years. All patients, except one with intellectual impairments, had radiological healing. Implant removal time was significantly shorter in group B compared to group A. No statistically significant differences existed in terms of age at surgery, time of radiological healing, complication, and clinical outcome between different groups.

conclusionSurgical resection of pseudoarthrosis with an iliac crest bone graft was an effective means of surgical treatment in CPC. However, ESIN or K-wires can achieve shorter union time compared to the plate. Hence, surgical treatment is recommended for congenital pseudarthrosis of clavicular in pediatric patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Retrospective comparative study; Level III.

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Bone NailsBone PlatesBone ScrewsBone WiresAdolescentAge FactorsBone TransplantationChildChild, PreschoolFemaleFollow-Up StudiesFracture Fixation, IntramedullaryHumansIliumInfantMaleCongenital pseudarthrosis of clavicularElastic stable intramedullary nailingIliac crest bone graftingK-wiresPlateSurgical management

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