1. FRACTURES OF THE CLAVICLE Le Kim Trong MD., Le Nghi Thanh Nhan MD.
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6. Anatomy Left Clavicle: Superior & Inferior Views Middle Third Weak to axial load Medial Third Protects brachial plexus, subclavian vessels, & superior lung Convex ventral on medial half Concave ventral on lateral half
8. Anatomy Subcutaneous along entire length Supraclavicular nerves are only structures to cross anterior to clavicle Scapula and clavicle bound securely by the AC & CC ligaments Main nutrient artery enters just medial to CC ligaments
49. DISTAL CLAVICULAR FRACTURES The literature is more controversial for this fracture type than for the midclavicle
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60. The clavicular hook plate: +The distal fragment is too small . +The plate has an offset lateral hook, designed to engage distal to the posterior aspect of the acromion. + Most surgeons advise routine plate removal at three months after implantation