Late brachial plexopathy after a mid-shaft clavicle fracture: A case report

BACKGROUND: Clavicle fractures can rarely be associated with brachial plexus injury. These are commonly caused by tractional injury at the time of trauma, but unfrequently can be caused by compression of the brachial plexus from excessive callus or granulation tissue formation. CASE SUMMARY: We report a rare case of an adult male who sustained a mid-shaft clavicle fracture and had a late presentation of brachial plexus palsy due to compression from excessive callus formation. CONCLUSION: We reported a case of a rare occurrence of delayed brachial plexus palsy due to compression from excessive callus formation in a midshaft clavicle fracture. Early diagnosis and surgical decompression of the brachial plexus is critical, as when managed efficiently, a full recovery of the brachial plexus palsy can be expected in these patients.