Progressive scapulothoracic subluxation after fracture of the clavicle.
Fracture of the clavicle is a common injury that usually heals without consequence. Instability of the scapulothoracic articulation does not usually occur. In this case, the scapulothoracic subluxation was not obvious at the time of injury, but progressively worsened over the following 2 weeks. Open reduction and internal fixation of the clavicle fracture restored stability to the shoulder girdle. The patient went on to regain full function of her injured extremity.
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Section of Trauma Orthopedics, Albany Medical College, New York, USA.
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D000328:Adult; D002968:Clavicle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013997:Time Factors