Novel Adaptation of Suture Bridge Technique for Greater Tuberosity Redisplacement Post ORIF With PHILOS- A Technical Note
Vol 6 | Issue 2 | July-December 2020 | page: 15-18 | Khayas Omer Kunheen, MC Tomichan, Rajeev PB, Adarsh Krishna K Bhat
Authors: Khayas Omer Kunheen [1], MC Tomichan [1], Rajeev PB [2], Adarsh Krishna K Bhat [1]
[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College Kottayam, Kerala, India.
[2] Caritas hospital and Institute Of Health Sciences, Thellakom, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Khayas Omer Kunheen,
Chelat House, P.O Olavanna,Calicut 673019, Kerala, India.
E-mail: khayasomer@gmail.com
Abstract
Isolated Greater tuberosity (GT) fractures still pose a therapeutic challenge due to the wide variety of treatment options and lack of proper comparative studies on outcome. Plating still remains a valid option but has several unfavorable effects. One among them is redisplacement of tuberosity postoperatively especially in cases with comminution which may easily be missed in regular plain radiographs. Conventional techniques of fixation may remain insufficient in such scenarios. We hereby propose an adaptation of a described technique, in a 45-year-old male presenting with redisplacement of GT post plate fixation. Open double-row suture bridge construct was used to fix the displaced fragment maintaining the plate insitu and the patient had an excellent functional and radiological outcome on follow-up.
Keywords: Greater tuberosity fracture; Comminution; Double-row fixation; Suture anchor; Suture Bridge technique; PHILOS; Redisplacement.
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