Upper Limb Trauma
A 32-year-old male cyclist presents after a fall onto his left shoulder during a race. He has pain, swelling, and visible deformity over the mid-clavicle. Radiographs show a displaced midshaft clavicle fracture with greater than 2cm of shortening and complete cortical displacement. He is a competitive athlete hoping to return to cycling as soon as possible. Regarding clavicle fractures:
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Clavicle fractures are common, accounting for 2.5-5% of all fractures; the midshaft (middle third) i...
Displaced midshaft clavicle fractures have higher non-union rates than previously thought; risk fact...
Non-union rates for displaced midshaft fractures are less than 1% with non-operative treatment; shor...
Operative indications include open fractures, neurovascular compromise (rare but important), displac...
Lateral third fractures are classified by Neer: Type I (stable, ligaments intact), Type II (unstable...
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