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External fixation of the clavicle for fracture or non-union in adults

par Schuind, Frederic ;Pay-Pay, E.;Andrianne, Yves ;Donkerwolcke, Monique ;Rasquin, Claude ;Burny, Franz Léon
Référence Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 70, 5, page (692-695)
Publication Publié, 1988

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Résumé :

A technique of osteosynthesis of the clavicle with Hoffmann external fixation was used to treat twenty patients for selected indications, including an open fracture, inability of a patient to tolerate prolonged conservative treatment, or a painful non-union. No vascular or pleural complication was observed. The average time that the external fixator was retained was fifty-one days. All of the clavicles united well. Mobility of the shoulder returned to normal in all patients.