J Korean Fract Soc.  2015 Jan;28(1):77-81. 10.12671/jkfs.2015.28.1.77.

Infected Nonunion of Clavicle Shaft after Operation: A Case Report

• Jang HS
• Jang SH

• KMID: 1774101
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2015.28.1.77

Abstract

The infected nonunion of clavicle with bone defect is an uncommon complication following clavicle shaft fracture. There were a few reports regarding treatment of the infected nonunion after clavicle fracture. We report on a case of infected clavicle nonunion successfully treated with autologous bone graft and dual plate fixation.

Keyword

Clavicle; Infected nonunion; Bone graft; Dual plate fixation

MeSH Terms

Clavicle*
Transplants

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Preoperative radiograph taken 4 months after the initial operation shows nonunion of the right clavicle shaft with intervening sequestered bone fragment. (B) Gross photograph of the right shoulder showing the draining sinus with suppurative discharge over the clavicle shaft.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Postoperative radiograph after the initial operation at our hospital showing inserted antibiotic-impregnated cement beads with bone defect (B) Reconstructed images using 3-dimensional computed tomography of both clavicles were used to determine the difference between clavicle lengths.

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  Fig. 3 Radiograph at 2 years after final surgery shows complete bony union.

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