Nonunion clavicle fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chief complaint: pain in the right shoulder for 1 month, history of right clavicle fracture some years ago treated at a different center. Local examination: bony irregularity noted on right clavicle.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

The distal third of the right clavicle shaft shows a non-united displaced fracture.

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of a clavicular fracture with unusual non-union of the fracture requiring plate-and-screws internal fixation. 

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