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CASE REPORTS: unusual lateral clavicle fracture dislocation: case reports and museum specimens
G Edelson1, M Ganayem, H Saffuri
1Department of Orthopedics, Poriya Government Hospital, Tiberias, Israel 15208. edelson@bezeqint.net
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|October 6, 2005
Summary
This study details a rare lateral clavicle fracture dislocation, previously unclassified, where the clavicle displaces into the supraspinatus outlet. A surgical correction method is also presented for this specific clavicle injury.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Traumatology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Current clavicle fracture classifications lack detail on specific lateral dislocations.
- Understanding rare fracture patterns is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Observation:
- Two clinical cases and four museum specimens exhibited a distinct lateral clavicle fracture dislocation.
- This injury involves inferior and posterior displacement of the main clavicular segment into the supraspinatus outlet.
Findings:
- The described fracture-dislocation is not represented in existing orthopedic classification systems.
- Displacement into the supraspinatus outlet can lead to symptomatic impingement.
Implications:
- This work expands the understanding of clavicle fracture-dislocation patterns.
- A described surgical technique offers a potential solution for this specific injury, improving patient outcomes.