Xing H, Cao C, Chen X, Gao Y, Huang G, Zhu J, Wang G. Bipolar clavicle fractures treatment using medial and lateral double plates: A case report.
Medicine (Baltimore) 2022;
101:e28590. [PMID:
35060524 PMCID:
PMC8772692 DOI:
10.1097/md.0000000000028590]
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Abstract
RATIONALE
Clavicle fractures are common, accounting for 2.6 to 4% of all fractures, which typically result from direct injuries, including direct force on the shoulder after falling. However, bipolar clavicle fractures are rare, accounting for only 2.8% of all clavicle fractures, and their injury mechanism is speculated to evolve from two independent and continuous forces affecting the clavicle. Due to its low incidence, there is great controversy regarding the treatment of this fracture, as there is no relevant treatment standard or guideline to date.
PATIENT CONCERNS
In this case report, we describe a rare case of bipolar clavicle fracture in a 76-year-old man with multiple systemic fracture complications due to a traffic injury. He presented with limited shoulder function and movement upon arrival in the emergency room.
DIAGNOSIS
Bipolar clavicle fracture in the right shoulder (Robinson type 1B2, Robinson type 3B2).
INTERVENTIONS
We performed trans-sternoclavicular locking plate and lateral clavicular hook plate treatments and instructed patients to perform reasonable postoperative functional exercises.
OUTCOMES
Three months postoperatively, the pain was almost completely relieved with a DASH score of 40.0. Furthermore, radiographic examination of the clavicle showed satisfactory fracture healing. The patient had no further demands for shoulder function and no irritative symptoms of internal fixation and refused to undergo a second operation. The patient had a satisfactory prognosis after the treatment.
LESSONS
The treatment of bipolar clavicle fractures remains controversial. This study provides evidence of a feasible method to treat bipolar clavicle fractures: trans-sternoclavicular locking plate and lateral clavicular hook plate treatment.
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