New surgical approach for distal clavicle fractures: A case report

Figure 1 The preoperative images of the patient. A: X-ray image; B: 3D computed tomography image.

Figure 2 The postoperative X-ray of the patient.

Figure 3 Photograph of the patient before surgery to remove the plate. A and B: Shoulder abduction; C: Shoulder extension.

Figure 4 X-ray of the patient reviewed one year later. A: X-ray image; B: and C: CT image.

Figure 5 Plate being removed. A and B: Photo of the plate being removed.

Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the new classification.

Figure 7 Images of patient 1. A: 3D computed tomography (CT) image; B: CT images.

Figure 8 Images of patient 2. A and B: 3D computed tomography (CT) images of patient 2; C: CT images of patient 2.

Figure 9 Comparison between new and old techniques. A: The conventional hook plate technique; B: The modified hook plate technique.

Figure 10 The images of patients classified as Type II. A: Preoperative computed tomography (CT) image of the patient classified as Type II; B: Postoperative X-ray of the patient classified as Type II; C: Preoperative CT images of another patients classified as Type II; D: Postoperative X-ray of another patient classified as Type II.

Figure 11 Computed tomography images of patient 3. A and B: 3D computed tomography (CT) images of patient 3; C and D: CT images of patient 3.