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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2025; 13(18): 103777
Published online Jun 26, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i18.103777
New surgical approach for distal clavicle fractures: A case report
Wen-Tao Hu, Zi-Yan Zhang, Ji Qu, Cheng-Dong Piao
Wen-Tao Hu, Zi-Yan Zhang, Ji Qu, Cheng-Dong Piao, Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, Jilin Province, China
Author contributions: Hu WT collect cases and write papers; Zhang ZY, Qu J, Piao CD performed the research.
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Corresponding author: Cheng-Dong Piao, Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, No. 218 Ziqiang Road, Nanguan Street, Changchun 130041, Jilin Province, China. pucd@jlu.edu.cn
Received: December 2, 2024
Revised: December 29, 2024
Accepted: February 6, 2025
Published online: June 26, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Based on the original Operation Method, the new operation method drilled the acromion to reduce the complications of hook plate. We present a classification of distal clavicular fractures based on the distal clavicular articular surface.