Shoulder arthrodesis using combined internal and external fixation: a review of 9 cases

Acta Orthop Belg. 2007 Dec;73(6):696-9.

Abstract

A technique of shoulder arthrodesis is presented. Fixation of the arthrodesis combines scapulohumeral half-frame Hoffmann external fixation and internal fixation using a cancellous screw. Cancellous bone autografts are packed at the site of arthrodesis. The functional results of nine cases are presented.

MeSH terms

  • Arthrodesis / instrumentation
  • Arthrodesis / methods*
  • Bone Screws
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Period
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Shoulder Joint / physiopathology
  • Shoulder Joint / surgery*
  • Transplantation, Autologous