Malunion after midshaft clavicle fractures in adults.
This is an overview of the current literature on malunion after midshaft clavicle fracture. Anatomy, trauma mechanism, classification, incidence, symptoms, prevention, and treatment options are all discussed. The conclusion is that clavicle malunion is a distinct clinical entity that can be treated successfully.
Hillen
Robert J
RJ
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Centre University of Amsterdam, Netherlands. R.Hillen@ams.uva.nl
Burger
Bart J
BJ
Pöll
Rudolf G
RG
de Gast
Arthur
A
Robinson
C Michael
CM
D000328:Adult; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence