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KMID : 0950120090080020125
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Jouranl of Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
2009 Volume.8 No. 2 p.125 ~ p.128
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Simultaneous Bilateral Clavicle Fractures - A Case Report -
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Chang Kee-Young
Roh Kwon-Jae
Yun Geon-Ung
Shin Sang-Jin
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Abstract
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Bilateral clavicle fractures caused by a strong external force acting at the same time is a rare case.
While unilateral clavicle fracture with conservative treatment shows satisfactory clinical outcome, bilateral clavicle fractures with it has drawbacks such as severe pain, difficulty in rehabilitation and breathing. We experienced a rare case of bilateral clavicle fractures with multiple rib fractures, hemothorax and transverse process fracture of thoracic vertebra treated with surgical intervention promoted functional recovery and comfortable breathing. So, we report this case with article review.
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KEYWORD
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Bilateral clavicle fractures
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