Congenital pseudarthrosis.

P L Schoenecker; G E Johnson; B Howard; A M Capelli

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Congenital pseudarthrosis.

P L Schoenecker·G E Johnson·B Howard·A M Capelli

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Five cases of congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle were treated with open reduction and fixation with appropriate-sized contoured plates and screws. Iliac bone grafts were used to bridge the gap in four patients; local bone graft was used in the fifth patient. Consolidation was noted an average of 3 months postoperatively in all five cases. The plate and screws were removed in all patients at an average of 16 months postoperatively. Average length of follow-up for the five patients is 4 years. Roentgenograms demonstrate that the clavicle has continued to grow normally. All five patients have pain-free full range of motion and are engaged in unrestricted activities.

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P L Schoenecker, G E Johnson, B Howard, A M Capelli. 1992. Congenital pseudarthrosis.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1501923/

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