[Etiology and therapy of clavicular-pseudarthrosis (author's transl)]

The fracture of the clavicle is regarded as one of the most common fractures. Reports on Pseudarthrosis are very seldom. Our follow-up studies allowed us the following-conclusions: 1. In spite of insufficient immobilisation pseudarthrosis is seldom reported. 2. Healing of the pseudarthrosis can only be accomplished operatively. 3. In biologically active pseudarthrosis compression plating achieved best results. 4. Even with pseudarthrosis the functional result can be excellent. 5. Indications for surgery of clavicular pseudarthrosis should be determined a) in heavy labourers or active athletes, b) in cases of complications resulting directly from clavicular pseudarthrosis (e.g. Plexus irritation, stenosis of the subclavius vessels).