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Evaluation of three-dimensional in vivo scapular kinematics and scapulohumeral rhythm between shoulders with a clavicle hook plate and contralateral healthy shoulders

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Purpose

Acromioclavicular-coracoclavicular ligament injury occurs frequently, and the clavicle hook plate technique is an easy-to-use treatment method. However, complications such as subacromial impingement syndrome, synovitis, erosion, osteolysis, post-operative pain, and post-operative limitations in range of motion have been reported. We aimed to evaluate the use of the clavicle hook plate in the shoulder joints and to compare in vivo three-dimensional (3D) scapular kinematics and scapulohumeral rhythm between the shoulders with a clavicle hook plate and contralateral normal shoulder joints.

Methods

Ten male patients (aged 40.5 ± 14.4 years) who underwent clavicle hook plate fixation for an acromioclavicular-coracoclavicular ligament injury were selected. Computed tomography and fluoroscopy were conducted on both the shoulder joints, and 3D models were created. Using a 3D-2D model-image registration technique, we determined the 3D coordinates of the scapula, and we measured the scapular kinematics and scapulohumeral rhythm.

Results

The values for upward rotation, posterior tilt, and external rotation in the two groups increased in proportion with humeral elevation, showing significant differences between the two groups (p < 0.05). Overall, the value in the clavicle hook plate group (group H) was smaller than that in the control group (group C) by 23.5% (6.7°) of upward rotation and 64.8% (18.9°) of posterior tilt. However, the external rotation in group H was greater than that in group C by 32.3% (2.3°). In overall value, there was a significant difference not in upward rotation and external rotation, but in posterior tilt. During humeral elevation, the overall changes in scapulohumeral rhythm were 4.65 ± 2.45 in group H and 3.8 ± 0.8 in group C, and statistical differences were not detected between the two groups.

Conclusions

Clavicle hook plate fixation changes the scapular kinematics and scapulohumeral rhythm; thus, when clavicle hook plate fixation is complete, the implant should be promptly removed.

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This work was supported by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea and the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF-2015S1A5B8036349).

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Ilsan-ro 20, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, 26426, Republic of Korea

    HoeJeong Chung, DooSup Kim, MyoungGi On & JunSeop Yeom

  2. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

    Scott A. Banks

  3. Sensory Motor Performance Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA

    JongSang Son

  4. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA

    JongSang Son

  5. Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon, South Korea

    YoungHo Kim

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Chung, H., Kim, D., Banks, S.A. et al. Evaluation of three-dimensional in vivo scapular kinematics and scapulohumeral rhythm between shoulders with a clavicle hook plate and contralateral healthy shoulders. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 43, 379–386 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-018-4003-y

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