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Malunion of a Clavicle Fracture in a Young Adult: A Case Report and Surgical Intervention

This case study examines the medical complexity of managing a neglected clavicle in a young patient, resulting in a complicated interstitial non-union. Despite initial therapeutic efforts, the fracture was not treated, resulting in significant pain as well as functional and aesthetic disabilities. T...

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Autores principales: Sahasrabhojanee, Abhiram A, Mehendale, Ashok M, Gupta, Dhananjay, Gupta, Pranav, Kakar, Gauri
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10693678/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38050501
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.48202
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author Sahasrabhojanee, Abhiram A
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Gupta, Pranav
Kakar, Gauri
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description This case study examines the medical complexity of managing a neglected clavicle in a young patient, resulting in a complicated interstitial non-union. Despite initial therapeutic efforts, the fracture was not treated, resulting in significant pain as well as functional and aesthetic disabilities. This case outlines accurate clinical presentation and diagnostic methods. In addition, malunion clavicle fractures require multifaceted therapeutic approaches including surgical interventions, rehabilitation programs, and psychological support. Through comprehensive research and long-term follow-up, this report reveals the complexity of traumatic fractures, highlighting the importance of early recognition and intervention. To address the issue effectively, it is essential to follow a multidisciplinary approach that includes physical assessment, pharmacotherapy, and physiotherapy. This case report aims to highlight the critical role of comprehensive individual care in improving the patient’s condition and emphasizes the importance of vigilant healthcare practices.
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spelling pubmed-106936782023-12-04 Malunion of a Clavicle Fracture in a Young Adult: A Case Report and Surgical Intervention Sahasrabhojanee, Abhiram A Mehendale, Ashok M Gupta, Dhananjay Gupta, Pranav Kakar, Gauri Cureus Orthopedics This case study examines the medical complexity of managing a neglected clavicle in a young patient, resulting in a complicated interstitial non-union. Despite initial therapeutic efforts, the fracture was not treated, resulting in significant pain as well as functional and aesthetic disabilities. This case outlines accurate clinical presentation and diagnostic methods. In addition, malunion clavicle fractures require multifaceted therapeutic approaches including surgical interventions, rehabilitation programs, and psychological support. Through comprehensive research and long-term follow-up, this report reveals the complexity of traumatic fractures, highlighting the importance of early recognition and intervention. To address the issue effectively, it is essential to follow a multidisciplinary approach that includes physical assessment, pharmacotherapy, and physiotherapy. This case report aims to highlight the critical role of comprehensive individual care in improving the patient’s condition and emphasizes the importance of vigilant healthcare practices. Cureus 2023-11-03 /pmc/articles/PMC10693678/ /pubmed/38050501 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.48202 Text en Copyright © 2023, Sahasrabhojanee et al. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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Malunion of a Clavicle Fracture in a Young Adult: A Case Report and Surgical Intervention
title Malunion of a Clavicle Fracture in a Young Adult: A Case Report and Surgical Intervention
title_full Malunion of a Clavicle Fracture in a Young Adult: A Case Report and Surgical Intervention
title_fullStr Malunion of a Clavicle Fracture in a Young Adult: A Case Report and Surgical Intervention
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title_short Malunion of a Clavicle Fracture in a Young Adult: A Case Report and Surgical Intervention
title_sort malunion of a clavicle fracture in a young adult: a case report and surgical intervention
topic Orthopedics
url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10693678/
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