Clavicle Nonunion — Plate vs Graft
Symptomatic nonunion: pain, cosmetic deformity, scapular dyskinesis, and weakness. Standard treatment: compression plating + autogenous iliac crest bone graft for atrophic nonunion. Superior vs anteroinferior plating—each has pros/cons (biomechanics vs soft‑tissue irritation). Segmental defects >3 cm or failed revisions may need vascularized graft (fibula). Smoking cessation and vitamin D optimization improve union.
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10What is the most common type of clavicle nonunion?
mcqWhich of the following factors increases the risk of clavicle nonunion?
mcqIn the case of atrophic nonunion of the clavicle, what is the standard surgical treatment?
mcqWhat is the typical nonunion rate for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures treated non-operatively?
mcqWhich surgical approach is generally preferred for clavicle nonunion due to its biomechanical stability?
mcqWhat is the role of vascularized grafts in the management of clavicle nonunion?
mcqWhich of the following is NOT a symptom of clavicle nonunion?
mcqWhat is the primary reason for adding bone grafting in hypertrophic nonunion cases?
mcqWhich vitamin is crucial for optimizing bone healing in clavicle nonunion?
mcqWhat is the main biomechanical benefit of using plate fixation for clavicle nonunion?