Plate fixation of acromion fracture using a mesh plate

Abstract

In several cases of treatment of acromion fractures of the scapula, plate fixation provides more rigidity to the fractured area. However, no specific plates are available for the acromion because of high interindividual variation in the shape of the acromion. We report two cases of acromion fractures operated using a mesh plate (Depuy Synthes, West Chester, PA, USA), which acts as a versatile, low-profile implant, being cut according to the specific fracture pattern and anatomical fitting. Our positive experiences with using a mesh plate may help to establish it as the operative procedure of choice in cases of acromion fracture.

Application of 3D modeling in a personalized approach to bone osteosynthesis (A literature review)

“…Обычно такой перелом является последствием высокоэнергетической травмы, сочетается с переломом гленоида, шейки и тела лопатки [36]. Оперативное лечение, например, накостный остеосинтез, показано при нарушении консолидации перелома, смещении отломков или при наличии сопутствующих повреждений плечевого пояса [37]. Доказана высокая вариабельность анатомической формы акромиона у разных индивидуумов [38].…”

Use of an anterolateral distal tibia Locking Compression Plate for the management of acromion pseudoarthrosis in an osteogenesis imperfecta patient: a case report

“… 4 , 9 Malavolta et al 4 used a standard 6-hole Locking Compression Plate (LCP) with locking screws to achieve the necessary fixation of a fractured acromion. More recently, Kurahashi et al 3 reported the use of a “mesh plate” in 2 acute cases.…”