Open AccessAcute arterial thoracic outlet syndrome after intramedullary fixation for nonunion of a midshaft clavicular fracture
Author(s) -
Jen-Ta Shih,
Hsain-Chung Shen,
Leou-Chyr Lin,
ChihChien Wang
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
yīxué yánjiū zázhì/journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.176
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 2542-4939
pISSN - 1011-4564
DOI - 10.4103/jmedsci.jmedsci_52_17
Subject(s) - nonunion , intramedullary rod , medicine , surgery , osteosynthesis , perioperative , clavicle , fixation (population genetics) , thoracic outlet syndrome , population , environmental health
In this case report, we describe a rare clinical situation of acute arterial thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) after osteosynthesis, using an intramedullary Knowles pin, to treat nonunion of a midshaft clavicular fracture. Existing evidence was reviewed to appraise the relationship between TOS and nonunion of clavicular fractures, including the timing of the development of this complication, as well as to identify the relationship between surgical technique and choice of implant and the occurrence of TOS. Perioperative measures used to prevent TOS were identified