title: Delayed brachial plexus neurapraxia complicating malunion of the clavicle.
abstract: Delayed brachial plexus neurapraxia is a rare complication of midshaft clavicular fracture. The symptoms are variable and occur insidiously. Surgical decompression to release the compression of brachial plexus is the treatment of choice and usually has a good result. We report a patient whose brachial plexus was compressed by malunion of the clavicle. This patient had a good outcome after treatment with intramedullary nailing and Knowles pin fixation after corrective osteotomy without bone grafting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical College, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020516:Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / Q000209:etiology*; D002968:Clavicle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors