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Before surgery.
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Coronal three-dimensional T1-weighted volumetric interpolated breath-hold image shows compression of the infraclavicular part of the brachial plexus (white arrow) by an inferior bone fragment (white arrowhead).
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First day after implementation of plate osteosynthesis.
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We decided to perform an open reduction and internal fixation of the clavicle, using a precontoured locking plate (Perilock, Smith & Nephew, Warsaw, USA) (Figure 3).
Six months after plate osteosynthesis. There is a minimal callus forming, without consolidation.
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Despite these satisfactory results, complete healing of the fracture was not yet seen on the X-rays (Figure 4).
Twelve months after plate osteosynthesis. Good development of the slowed consolidation.
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However, during the final check-up, 12 months after treatment, a complete healing of the clavicula fracture was observed (Figure 5).