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Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Clavicle
Maj Blair R. Behringer, MC, USAF;
Frank C. Wilson, MD
Am J Dis Child. 1972;123(5):511-517.
Abstract
Congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle is an unusual and poorly documented entity. When the literature in English was reviewed, 18 documented cases were found. In a 19th case which we report, etiology and pathogenesis remain unresolved. Mechanical factors are strongly suggested by the virtually exclusive occurrence of the lesion on the right side. The differential diagnosis appears to lie between cleidocranial dysostosis and a birth fracture. Treatment by operative means has been uniformly successful if secure internal fixation is used and may be indicated for cosmesis. Little or no functional impairment is to be expected in untreated patients.
Author Affiliations
Chapel Hill, NC
From the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill.
Footnotes
Received for publication July 16, 1971; accepted Jan 3, 1972.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Air Force Medical Service or the Department of Defense.
Reprint requests to Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Dr. Behringer).
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