Bilateral Clavicle Fractures: A Case Report

Bilateral clavicle fractures are not frequently seen. To treat these injuries surgically or non-surgically is still a debatable issue. Implant option for surgical management is also in doubt. We would like to share our experience in treating a patient with bilateral clavicle fracture surgically. He...

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Published inMalaysian orthopaedic journal Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 60 - 62
Main Authors Bajuri, M Y, Boon, H W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Malaysia Malaysian Orthopaedic Association 01.03.2018
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bilateral clavicle fracture
excellent outcome
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surgical intervention
excellent outcome
bilateral clavicle fracture
surgical intervention
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Summary:Bilateral clavicle fractures are not frequently seen. To treat these injuries surgically or non-surgically is still a debatable issue. Implant option for surgical management is also in doubt. We would like to share our experience in treating a patient with bilateral clavicle fracture surgically. He had excellent outcomes in terms of function and radiology. Surgical option for bilateral clavicle fractures promises excellent outcome in terms of early rehabilitation and return in function.
ISSN:1985-2533
2232-111X
DOI:10.5704/MOJ.1803.015