J Korean Fract Soc.  2015 Jan;28(1):77-81. 10.12671/jkfs.2015.28.1.77.

Infected Nonunion of Clavicle Shaft after Operation: A Case Report

• Jang HS
• Jang SH

• KMID: 1774101
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2015.28.1.77

Abstract

The infected nonunion of clavicle with bone defect is an uncommon complication following clavicle shaft fracture. There were a few reports regarding treatment of the infected nonunion after clavicle fracture. We report on a case of infected clavicle nonunion successfully treated with autologous bone graft and dual plate fixation.

Keyword

Clavicle; Infected nonunion; Bone graft; Dual plate fixation

MeSH Terms

Clavicle*
Transplants