Scapulothoracic fusion using nonabsorbable suture fixation: surgical technique and review of the literature

Scapulothoracic fusion using nonabsorbable suture fixation: surgical technique and review of the literature

Background: Historically, scapulothoracic fusion (STF) is performed using steel wire and plate construct fixation. The purpose of this study is to report a recent fusion achieved through ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene-reinforced suture fixation as well as to perform a systematic literature...

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Main Authors: Joseph P. Scollan, MD, Morad Chughtai, MD, Peter J. Evans, MD, PhD, Joseph F. Styron, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-05-01
Series:JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques
Subjects:
Scapulothoracic fusion
Scapulothoracic arthrodesis
Thoracoscapular fusion
Letournel
FiberTape
FiberWire
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666639121000079

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