In cases of doubt, a ct scan was performed to support or reject the diagnosis based on conventional radiographic images and clinical signs. Case contributed by assoc prof frank gaillard ◉ ◈.
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Most clavicle fractures can be treated conservatively. The emphasis of this paper is on preopertive disabilities and the postoperative outcome and complications. Conservative treatment has about an 85% success rate.
In cases of doubt, a ct scan was performed to support or reject the diagnosis based on conventional radiographic images and clinical signs.
J bone joint surg am. Complications can include a collection of air in the pleural space surrounding the lung (pneumothorax). Fractures of proximal end clavicle. They often occur as a result of direct trauma to the shoulder, most notably from a fall directly on the shoulder. Formulary drug information for this topic. Delayed union, a fracture successful treatment of a clavicular nonunion is often a difficult task and requires a thorough understanding of the anatomy and function of the clavicle, the etiology. J bone joint surg am. Can result in neonates from birth trauma, and palpation revealed pain over clavicular region, and limited range of movement for the left shoulder, in particular he was unable to actively abduct his left arm. Nonunion means that a bony union will not occur without help. Plate fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures. The concepts of slow union delayed union, and nonunion are based primarily on the state of activity and rate of progression of the repair process. In cases of doubt, a ct scan was performed to support or reject the diagnosis based on conventional radiographic images and clinical signs. Nonunion usually describes a fracture that has not adequately healed between 6 and 9 months after injury; If there are no symptoms associated with this, no further treatment is indicated but if there are. Fracture of middle 1/3, most common group 2: Nonunion of fracture is a delayed complication of fracture said to be present when the union has not occurred in after passage of sufficient time. The clavicle is located subcutaneously between the sternum and the scapula, and it connects the arm to the body.
