Traumatic floating clavicle: a case report.

Serra, Jordi Teixidor; Tomas, Jordi; Batalla, Lledo; Pedemonte, Jordi; Pacha, Daniel; Molero, Vicente; Carrera, Lluís · J Orthop Trauma · 2011

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Most published reports of a floating clavicle consist of a dislocation of both ends of the clavicle and are associated with a high-energy injury. We report a 71 year old patient with a fracture of the medial end of the clavicle with anterior sternoclavicular dislocation and a nondisplaced fracture of the lateral end of the same clavicle distal to the insertion of coracoclavicular ligaments due to a low velocity fall.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy