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Two-stage surgical management of septic pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle using a tricortical iliac crest autograft: a report of two cases

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Clavicle fractures are common, accounting for 2% to 5% of all fractures in adults.20 While surgical fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures reduces the risk of nonunion,2,17 complications such as infection and hardware failure can lead to septic pseudoarthrosis.3,4,12,16

Source: JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2025.05.002

Authors: Xavi Rius, Diego Gonzalez-Morgado, Jhonattan Pereira Cardona, Abdul-ilah Hachem

Institutions: Bellvitge University Hospital, Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari

Language: English

Topic: Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,370