A three-part distal clavicle fracture. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • A three-part clavicle fracture not previously described is presented. Treatment of distal clavicle fractures is reviewed, and operative treatment for this type of fracture is recommended. A 3/32 K-wire is inserted under direct vision and X-ray control. The acromioclavicular joint is not entered, and the wire is bent 90 degrees at its distal tip and removed once the fracture has united. In the case reported full use was possible in 6 months.

publication date

  • May 1, 1983

Research

keywords

  • Athletic Injuries
  • Clavicle
  • Fractures, Open

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0020511492

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/00005373-198305000-00016

PubMed ID

  • 6854684

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 23

issue

  • 5