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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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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 Mehendale, Ashok M Gupta, Dhananjay Gupta, Pranav Kakar, Gauri |
author_facet | Sahasrabhojanee, Abhiram A Mehendale, Ashok M Gupta, Dhananjay 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. |
spellingShingle | Orthopedics Sahasrabhojanee, Abhiram A Mehendale, Ashok M Gupta, Dhananjay Gupta, Pranav Kakar, Gauri 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 |
title_full_unstemmed | Malunion of a Clavicle Fracture in a Young Adult: A Case Report and Surgical Intervention |
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/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38050501 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.48202 |
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