Open AccessFunctional outcome after open reduction and internal fixation for symptomatic delayed union and nonunion after fracture clavicle: A series of 31 cases
Author(s) -
John Mukhopadhaya,
Swastik Shivapuri
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
indian journal of orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.434
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3727
pISSN - 0019-5413
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5413.33684
Subject(s) - medicine , nonunion , dash , clavicle , internal fixation , surgery , orthopedic surgery , bone grafting , osteosynthesis , bone healing , reduction (mathematics) , delayed union , geometry , mathematics , computer science , operating system
Non-union after clavicular fractures can cause significant disability due to pain, impaired function of the shoulder joint and limitations of certain activities, especially in high-demand patients.