Unusual double clavicle fracture complicated by ipsilateral scapular neck fracture.
An unusual case of fractures of the mid- and distal clavicle complicated by a scapular neck fracture and second rib fracture on the ipsilateral side is reported. Unstable shoulder girdle or floating shoulder is an unusual injury. The relevant medical literature and treatment of this disorder are discussed.
Hagino
Tetsuo
T
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamanashi Medical University, 1110 Shimokato, Tamaho-cho, Nakakoma-gun, Yamanashi 409-3898, Japan.
Ono
Takashi
T
Hamada
Yoshiki
Y
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000328:Adult; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries*