[Damage to the arm plexus caused by atypical callus formation following clavicular fracture].
Secondary brachial plexus paralysis do not occur very often as a consequence of collar bone fractures. It is difficult to detect the cause, especially as there can be quite a long interval between the trauma and occurrence of the first symptoms. The problem is discussed with reference to a case observed by the authors: atypical callus formation 7 weeks after a clavicular fracture that was conservatively treated and had healed had led to brachial plexus damage. The patient was treated 11 months later by a trauma surgeon. Once the callus had been removed she was finally free of symptoms.
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D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000294:innervation*; D002146:Bony Callus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010243:Paralysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography
Armplexusschädigung durch atypische Kallusbildung nach Klavikulafraktur.