Biomechanical Analysis of Reconstructions for Sternoclavicular Joint Instability

2004193 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Edwin E. Spencer · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abstract

While it is difficult to extrapolate in vitro data to the clinical situation, the figure-of-eight semitendinosus technique has superior initial biomechanical properties and may produce improved clinical outcomes in the surgical treatment of sternoclavicular joint instability.

Topics & Keywords

Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries Trauma Management and Diagnosis Shoulder Injury and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Volume 86, Issue 1, pp. 98-105

DOI: 10.2106/00004623-200401000-00015

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