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Osteosynthesis of clavicle fracture.
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An 18-year-old mal patient was involved in a motorcycle accident six months ago with impact on his right shoulder leading to homolateral clavicle fracture (Fig. 1), with damage to the C5-C6 root of brachial plexus causing deficiency of shoulder abduction and sensibility.
Operative view of the axillary nerve neurotization.
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The two branches ends are directly sutured in reliable orientation and tension (Fig. 2).
Clinical results at one year follow up.
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Useful functional recovery of shoulder abduction up to 120 degrees and full extension of 45 degrees were achieved at the last follow-up evaluation of one year after surgery, without any deficit of the triceps function, patient had improved deltoid strength against resistance (M4) (Fig. 3).