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Radiograph at first presentation showing fracture lateral end of right clavicle and sternoclavicular dislocation:the floating clavicle.
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Plain radiographs revealed a displaced fracture of the lateral end of clavicle and an anterior dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint (Figure 1).
Clinical photograph showing cosmetic deformity but full internal rotation at 18-month follow-up.
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When he presented to us 18 months after his injury, though he had a mild deformity over the clavicle, (Figure 2) he had no functional disability (Figures 2 and 3).
Clinical photograph showing full range of shoulder abduction at 18-month follow-up.
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When he presented to us 18 months after his injury, though he had a mild deformity over the clavicle, (Figure 2) he had no functional disability (Figures 2 and 3).
Follow-up radiograph at 18 months showing union at the lateral end of the clavicle and persistent sternoclavicular dislocation.
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Plain radiographs at final follow-up showed a persistent sternoclavicular dislocation with union of the lateral end of clavicle fracture (Figure 4).