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case_images: Before surgery.
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case_images: 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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case_images: First day after implementation of plate osteosynthesis.
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case_images: 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).
case_images: Six months after plate osteosynthesis. There is a minimal callus forming, without consolidation.
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case_images: Despite these satisfactory results, complete healing of the fracture was not yet seen on the X-rays (Figure 4).
case_images: Twelve months after plate osteosynthesis. Good development of the slowed consolidation.
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case_images: However, during the final check-up, 12 months after treatment, a complete healing of the clavicula fracture was observed (Figure 5).