Clavicle malunion

The clavicle fracture that has united with deformity or shortening may have an adverse effect on normal shoulder girdle function. We report on 4 patients in whom a malunited fracture of the clavicle was believed to be a contributing factor to shoulder girdle dysfunction. In each patient, the functio...

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Published in:Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery 1999-07, Vol.8 (4), p.287-290
Main Authors: Chan, K.Y, Jupiter, J.B, Leffert, R.D, Marti, Reni
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Clavicle - diagnostic imaging
Clavicle - injuries
Clavicle - surgery
Female
Fractures, Closed - therapy
Fractures, Malunited - diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Malunited - surgery
Humans
Male
Osteotomy
Radiography
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Summary:The clavicle fracture that has united with deformity or shortening may have an adverse effect on normal shoulder girdle function. We report on 4 patients in whom a malunited fracture of the clavicle was believed to be a contributing factor to shoulder girdle dysfunction. In each patient, the functional status of the involved limb was improved after corrective osteotomy at the site of deformity, realignment, and plate fixation.
ISSN:1058-2746
1532-6500
DOI:10.1016/S1058-2746(99)90146-5