J Korean Fract Soc.  2017 Jul;30(3):151-155. 10.12671/jkfs.2017.30.3.151.

The Different Treatment Methods for Segmental Fractures of the Clavicle: Cases Report

• Ha SS
• Hong KD
• Sim JC
• Seo YR
• Nam TS

• KMID: 2424125
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2017.30.3.151

Abstract

Segmental fractures of the clavicle are very rare. Therefore, to date, there has not been a clear, standardized method of management of segmental clavicle fractures. Herein, two patients with a segmental fracture are described: One patient was treated conservatively, while another patient was treated operatively. Both patients showed excellent results. We discuss the various management options with a literature review.

Keyword

Clavicle; Conservative treatment; Treatment

MeSH Terms

Clavicle*
Humans
Methods*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Both clavicle anteroposterior (A) and lordotic view (B) radiographies showed segmental fracture of the clavicle (arrows).

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  Fig. 2 Computed tomography showed three-dimensional reconstruction of the right clavicle.

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  Fig. 3 At 3 years after trauma, both clavicle anteroposterior (A) and lordotic view (B) radiographies showed complete union of the right clavicle.

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  Fig. 4 Right clavicle anteroposterior (A) and lordotic view (B) radiographies showed a segmental fracture of the clavicle (arrows).

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  Fig. 5 Computed tomography showed a three-dimensional reconstruction image of the right clavicle.

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  Fig. 6 At 7 months after trauma, Right clavicle anteroposterior (A) and lordotic view (B) radiographies were shown.

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