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Distal fracture clavicle and acromioclavicular dislocation: a case report and review the literature

Authors: Antonio Zarza Pérez, J. L. González Montane, A. D. Delgado Martínez

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 5/2012

Abstract

Acromioclavicular dislocations and clavicle fractures are extremely common injuries. However, complete acromioclavicular dislocation combined with an adjacent clavicle fracture is very rare. Its recognition depends on a thorough assessment of the patient, including high-quality radiographs of the clavicle and acromioclavicular joint. This report describes an unusual injury: an acromioclavicular dislocation type III with a distal clavicle fracture type I in the same arm. The patient was treated conservatively with an immobilization for 6 weeks. After 9 months of follow-up, the patient had a pain-free shoulder with full range of motion.

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Title: Distal fracture clavicle and acromioclavicular dislocation: a case report and review the literature
Authors: Antonio Zarza Pérez
J. L. González Montane
A. D. Delgado Martínez
Publication date: 01-07-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 5/2012
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-011-0837-3

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