Liang L, Chen XL, Chen Y, Zhang NN. Surgical treatment of bipolar segmental clavicle fracture: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(29): 10529-10534 [PMID: 36312502 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i29.10529]
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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2022; 10(29): 10529-10534 Published online Oct 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i29.10529
Surgical treatment of bipolar segmental clavicle fracture: A case report
Lin Liang, Xin-Lei Chen, Ye Chen, Nian-Nian Zhang
Lin Liang, Nian-Nian Zhang, Department of Orthopedics, Shangyu People’s Hospital of Shaoxing City, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
Xin-Lei Chen, Ye Chen, Department of Orthopedics, Haimen People’s Hospital, Nantong 226000, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Liang L, Chen XL, and Chen Y contributed to conceptualization; Liang L and Zhang NN contributed to data curation and investigation; Liang L conducted the project administration; Liang L and Chen XL wrote the original draft, and reviewed and edited the manuscript; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Received: May 27, 2022 Peer-review started: May 27, 2022 First decision: July 13, 2022 Revised: July 21, 2022 Accepted: August 24, 2022 Article in press: August 24, 2022 Published online: October 16, 2022
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Shoulder injuries caused by trauma are common, including clavicle fractures. Even so, bipolar segmental fracture of the clavicle is extremely rare and seldom reported. Therefore, there is still a controversial issue about how to treat these bipolar segmental clavicle fractures.
CASE SUMMARY
A 56-year-old security guard arrived at our emergency room after falling on his electric bicycle. There was no loss of consciousness or other pain. He had no numbness in his fingers. X-rays and 3D computed tomography revealed that the patient's right shoulder had a bipolar segmental clavicle fracture. The surgical procedure included both open reduction and internal fixation. At the 1-year follow-up, he had a full range of motion and minimal discomfort in the injured shoulder.
CONCLUSION
We provide a rare case of bipolar clavicle facture in the right clavicle. We hold the opinion that such patients would get better clinical and radiological outcomes by early and correct operation.
Core Tip: A rare case of bipolar clavicle fracture due to trauma is reported. Early operation provides a possibility for such patients to recover well later.
