Atraumatic floating clavicle and total claviculectomy.
We describe a patient with a floating clavicle of atraumatic origin treated by total claviculectomy. Clavicular function and anatomy are summarized relative to complete excision. Other treatment options for panclavicular instability are also discussed.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D002968:Clavicle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010015:Osteolysis, Essential / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*