Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

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Progressive Brachial Plexus Palsy after Fixation of Clavicle Shaft Nonunion: A Case Report: Hong Ki Jin, Ki Bong Park, Hyung Lae Cho, Jung Il Kang, Wan Seok Lee; J Korean Fract Soc 2019;32(2):97-101. Published online April 30, 2019; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2019.32.2.97

The brachial plexus palsy is a rare complication of a clavicle fracture, occurring in 0.5% to 9.0% of cases. This condition is caused by excessive callus formation, which can be recovered by a spur resection and surgical fixation. In contrast, only seven cases have been reported after surgical reduction and fixation. A case of progressive brachial plexus palsy was observed after fixation of the displaced nonunion of a clavicle fracture. The symptom were improved after removing the implant.

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