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Non-union of the clavicle

T. Centel, Isık Akgun, R. Tezcan

1985Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica

tlooto Summary

It is concluded that surgery is indicated only in conditions of pain and thoracic outlet syndrome.

Abstract

Ununited fractures of the clavicle which were treated surgically in our clinic are reviewed in the respect o pain, range of motion and union. We obtained a low rate of success and concluded that surgery is indicated only in conditions of pain and thoracic outlet syndrome.

Citation format

CENTEL, T.; AKGUN, Isık; TEZCAN, R. Non-union of the clavicle. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 1985, 19: 131–138.