Refracture after plate removal of midshaft clavicle fracture after bone union during the hospital stay: A case report
The refracture of the midshaft clavicle after the removal of internal fixation following fracture union is a rare complication, with an incidence rate of 1 %-5 %. The specific causes of refracture are not yet clear, and it is widely believed to be related to factors such as gender, BMI, and fracture type. This study reports a case of refracture of the midshaft clavicle occurred during hospitalization.
Authors
- Guanghui Yang
- Jin Yin
Institutions
- Xuzhou Medical College (CN)
- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Trauma Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-09-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcr.2024.101100
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.39