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En bloc clavicular resection: operative procedure and postoperative testing of function. Case reports
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|March 1, 1985
Summary
Radical en bloc clavicle excision effectively treats bone tumors, allowing patients to perform daily activities. Patients reported good to excellent outcomes with full shoulder motion, despite minor weaknesses in specific movements.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Oncology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Neoplastic diseases can necessitate clavicle resection.
- Clavicle excision poses potential challenges to shoulder function and daily living.