The bone that connects the scapula and the sternum is called the clavicle. She gets the greatest strength only by the age of 20, therefore, injuries in this area are characteristic, mainly for newborn children (because of the passage of the birth canal) and young athletes. But adults often seek help with a diagnosis such as a fractured clavicle with a shift due to a fall in the arm or a car accident.
Variation of fracture of clavicle with displacement
In addition to classification by the fracture zone (diaphysis, acromial or sternal end of the bone), injuries are divided into the following categories:
- comminuted;
- multi-lobed;
- with a perpendicular fracture line;
- with oblique fracture line.
Depending on this classification, an optimal therapy regimen is selected.
Fracture of clavicle with displacement - treatment
The conservative method consists in absolute immobilization of the damaged bone with the help of gypsum, bandage bandage or Delbe rings. The purpose of this exercise is to immobilize the shoulder and arm for a long time - from 3 to 8 weeks. During this period the bone grows together independently with the restoration of its normal length.
Closed fractured clavicle fracture with displacement is not always possible to cure correctly. At the site of bone splicing corn appears: a noticeable thickening at the site of injury. In addition, there is a deformation of the clavicle due to the incorrect location of fragments and fragments, despite the actions of the doctor. In such cases, surgical intervention is recommended.
Fracture of clavicle with displacement - operation
This procedure is called osteosynthesis, it consists in the thorough elimination of bone deformation and the displacement of fragments, after which the clavicle is fixed by means of a special metal structure. Depending on the nature and extent of damage, plates fastened with screws are used, or
Fracture of clavicle with displacement - consequences
If, after the injury, the bone fragments could not be properly located and the fusion occurred with a reposition of 2 or more centimeters, a strong deformity of the shoulder is observed. In this case, one arm visually seems longer than the other, the blades are located at different heights. In addition to cosmetic defects, these pathologies cause discomfort when moving and performing even simple daily work.