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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2025

Clavicular Fracture Associated with Subclavian Artery Lesion: Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Stef Biesemans, Tom Langenaeken, Joris Duerinckx

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Article in Journal of orthopaedic case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Stef BiesemansDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium.
Tom LangenaekenDepartment of Vascular Surgery, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium.
Joris DuerinckxDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium.

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Abstract

Introduction: Clavicle fractures are common, accounting for approximately 10% of all fractures, with midshaft fractures being the most prevalent. Despite the proximity of the subclavian artery to the clavicle, vascular injuries occur in <1% of cases. Case Report: We present a case of a 36-year-old male with a midshaft clavicle fracture associated with subclavian artery transection. The subtle clinical signs of this severe injury can lead to delayed diagnosis and subsequent complications. We reviewed the literature of this rare injury, including 79 cases, to evaluate its clinical presentation and to formulate recommendations regarding diagnosis and treatment. Conclusion: Awareness of this potentially life-threatening injury is important. Clavicle fractures may conceal life-threatening subclavian artery injuries, highlighting the need for careful vascular assessment and timely management.

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Claviculafracturesubclavian artery

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PMID41078663
PMCPMC12514888

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