Clavicle malunion.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
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.
Medical subject headings
- Clavicle
- Fractures, Malunited
Anatomy
- clavicle