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Review
. 2010 Jun;81(3):273-9.
doi: 10.3109/17453674.2010.480939.

Malunion after midshaft clavicle fractures in adults

Robert J Hillen  1 , Bart J Burger, Rudolf G Pöll, Arthur de Gast, C Michael Robinson
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Review

Malunion after midshaft clavicle fractures in adults

Robert J Hillen et al. Acta Orthop. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

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.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.
The displaced midshaft fractures in the Edinburgh classification for clavicle fractures.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Suggested flow chart for making treatment decisions.
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