Bilateral Clavicle Fracture : A Case Report

Abstract

Clavicle is a frequently fractured bone in the body. It accounts for 44% of all fractures around the shoulder girdle and 2.6% of all fractures. Bilateral clavicle fracture is rare with incidence of 0.48% of all clavicle fracture. Undisplaced and minimally displaced fractures are mostly managed conservatively. Displaced fractures are treated operatively which improves the functional outcome and lowers the rate of malunion and non-union. A 45 years old male met with a road traffic accident and was brought to our emergency department. He was diagnosed to have bilateral displaced midshaft fracture of clavicle. Fracture was classified as Allman Group 1, Robinson type 2B1 bilaterally. Both fractures were fixed with precontoured clavicle locking plate by classical superior incision in two different sitting 1 week apart. Treating bilateral clavicle fracture with locking compression plates is a safe and effective method. It helps in early pain relief, rapid recovery, good functional outcome and decreases the period of morbidity.