J Korean Fract Soc.  2003 Apr;16(2):230-234. 10.12671/jksf.2003.16.2.230.

Delayed Brachial Plexus Palsy due to Clavicular Fracture: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. wsleeos@kyuh.co.kr

Abstract

The brachial plexus palsies secondary to nonunion of the clavicle fracture are extremely rare. The nonunions are hypertrophic and usually in the middle third of the clavicle. Hypertrophic callus produced during healing process will cause a compression of the neurovascular bundle. This lesion requires operative treatment for decompression of the brachial plexus and internal fixation of nonunion. We present a case of delayed brachial plexus palsy due to nonunion and excessive callus formation of a clavicular fracture.

Keyword

Clavicle; Fracture; Brachial plexus palsy

MeSH Terms

Bony Callus
Brachial Plexus*
Clavicle
Decompression
Paralysis*
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