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.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
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*