Bilateral Clavicle Fractures: A Case Report
Bilateral clavicle fractures are not frequently seen. To treat these injuries surgically or non-surgically is still a debatable issue. Implant option for surgical management is also in doubt. We would like to share our experience in treating a patient with bilateral clavicle fracture surgically. He...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2018-03-01
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Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.morthoj.org/2018/v12n1/clavicle-fractures.pdf |
Summary: | Bilateral clavicle fractures are not frequently seen. To treat these injuries surgically or non-surgically is still a debatable issue. Implant option for surgical management is also in doubt. We would like to share our experience in treating a patient with bilateral clavicle fracture surgically. He had excellent outcomes in terms of function and radiology. Surgical option for bilateral clavicle fractures promises excellent outcome in terms of early rehabilitation and return in function. |
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ISSN: | 1985-2533 2232-111X |