Segmental Clavicle Fracture in a Polytraumatized Patient: Case Report

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Trauma Management

Background:

• Clavicle fractures account for 5% of adult fractures.
• Segmental clavicle fractures are uncommon and lack established treatment consensus.
• Existing literature shows varied outcomes for both surgical and conservative approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a case of middle and lateral segmental clavicle fracture.
• To describe the surgical management using a double plate technique.
• To evaluate the functional outcome of this rare injury.

Main Methods:

• A patient with a complex segmental clavicle fracture resulting from a road traffic accident was treated.
• Surgical intervention involved open reduction and internal fixation using a double plate technique.
• Postoperative follow-up assessed functional recovery.

Main Results:

• The double plate technique was successfully applied to the segmental clavicle fracture.
• The patient demonstrated adequate and satisfactory functional results post-surgery.
• This surgical approach, though rarely described, proved effective.

Conclusions:

• Surgical management is a valid option for segmental clavicle fractures, especially given the risk of non-union.
• The double plate technique can yield satisfactory functional outcomes.
• Further research is needed due to limited evidence on managing this specific fracture type.