title: SUBCLAVIAN VEIN THROMBOSIS FOLLOWING FRACTURE OF THE CLAVICLE: CASE REPORT.
abstract: Deep vein thrombosis in the upper limbs is uncommon in the orthopedic literature. We report on a case of subclavian vein thrombosis that occurred during conservative treatment of a fracture in the middle third of the clavicle. This is difficult to diagnose and requires a high degree of suspicion. Treating it may prevent fatal thromboembolism. In some rare cases, it has been described in association with fractures of the clavicle.
authors.affiliation: Doctor of the Shoulder and Elbow Group of the Sports Traumatology Center of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (CETE/Unifesp).
authors.forename: Bernardo Barcellos
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Terra
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Student, Assistant Doctor of the Traumatology Center of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Federal University of São Paulo/EPM.
authors.forename: Luiz Fernando
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Cocco
authors.affiliation: Doctor of the Shoulder and Elbow Group of the Sports Traumatology Center of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (CETE/Unifesp).
authors.forename: Benno
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ejnisman
authors.affiliation: Doctor and Head of the Traumatology Sector of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Hélio Jorge Alvachian
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Fernandes
authors.affiliation: Doctorate Professor of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Fernando Baldy
authors.initials: FB
authors.lastname: Dos Reis
keywords: Clavicle; Subclavian Vein; Vein Thrombosis