Delayed brachial plexus neurapraxia complicating malunion of the clavicle

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2000 Apr;29(4):321-2.

Abstract

Delayed brachial plexus neurapraxia is a rare complication of midshaft clavicular fracture. The symptoms are variable and occur insidiously. Surgical decompression to release the compression of brachial plexus is the treatment of choice and usually has a good result. We report a patient whose brachial plexus was compressed by malunion of the clavicle. This patient had a good outcome after treatment with intramedullary nailing and Knowles pin fixation after corrective osteotomy without bone grafting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / etiology*
  • Clavicle / diagnostic imaging
  • Clavicle / injuries*
  • Clavicle / surgery
  • Fractures, Malunited / complications*
  • Fractures, Malunited / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Malunited / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteotomy
  • Radiography
  • Time Factors