[Non-union of the clavicle after intramedullary nailing with a steel Kirschner wire].
Elastically stable intramedullary nailing is a safe surgical procedure used to treat mid-shaft clavicular fractures of types A and B according to the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) classification. In the case reported intramedullary fixation with a Kirschner wire and an incorrectly performed surgical technique led to pseudoarthrosis (non-union). After revision surgery with an elastically stable titanium nail and a correct surgical technique, fracture healing was achieved.
Faymonville
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Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Univ.-Klinikum Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50924, Köln, Deutschland. Christoph@Faymonville.de
Jubel
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Schiffer
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D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001642:Bicycling / Q000293:injuries*; D001858:Bone Nails; D001864:Bone Wires; D002968:Clavicle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012086:Reoperation; D013232:Steel; D014025:Titanium; D055815:Young Adult
D013232:Steel; D014025:Titanium