Treatment of Medial Clavicle Fractures: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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Medial clavicle fractures are not common and may be associated with injuries to the adjacent vital structures. This study consists of the case of a 15-year-old boy who had a preexisting ventriculoperitoneal shunt and a displaced medial clavicle fracture. In the study, we performed a successful surgical treatment using a distal radius locking plate. The mechanism of the injury and treatment options are discussed in relation to the literature in the field.
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