ReviewCureus2024
Neurovascular Complications Following Clavicle Fracture Fixation: Timing, Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Thoracic outlet syndrome in patients with clavicle fracture: Case report and national analysis.Trauma case reports · 2026Article
- Delayed Pseudoaneurysm of the Subclavian Artery Following Clavicle Fracture Fixation: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Neck migration of a K-wire following fixation of clavicle fracture: a case report.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
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- Accuracy and Feasibility of Intraoperative Computed Tomography Navigation with a Clavicular Reference Frame in Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: A Preliminary Report.Spine surgery and related research · 2025Article
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Abstract
This review addresses the neurovascular complications associated with the surgical treatment of clavicle fractures through open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Despite being a generally safe procedure, it can lead to severe complications including brachial plexopathy, pseudoaneurysm, arteriovenous fistulas (AVF), deep vein thrombosis (DVTs), and thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). One significant observation, not often highlighted in previous literature, is that neurovascular complications are more common in cases involving delayed fixation, nonunion, or malunion, compared to those treated acutely. This review emphasizes the impact of the timing of surgery on the frequency of these rare complications and examines their underlying mechanisms.
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