Fixation of greater tuberosity fractures: a biomechanical comparison of three techniques

Bull Hosp Jt Dis. 2006;63(3-4):98-9.

Abstract

The fixation of displaced greater tuberosity fractures with 5-0 Fiberwire, Fiberwire tape, and 5-0 Ethibond sutures was compared in 12 pairs of cadaveric humeri. A simulated fracture was created and fixed with suture in a figure-of-eight pattern. The tuberosity was cyclically loaded and its displacement measured. There was no statistical difference in fixation stability between the three suture types.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Bone Density
  • Bone Wires*
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Humans
  • Humerus
  • Internal Fixators*
  • Materials Testing
  • Sutures*
  • Tensile Strength