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van der Water L, Macken AA, Eygendaal D, van Bergen CJA. Pediatric Clavicle Fractures and Congenital Pseudarthrosis Unraveled. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9010049. [PMID: 35053674 PMCID: PMC8774508 DOI: 10.3390/children9010049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
Abstract
Clavicle fractures are commonly seen in the pediatric and adolescent populations. In contrast, congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle is rare. Although both conditions may present with similar signs and symptoms, especially in the very young, clear differences exist. Clavicle fractures are often caused by trauma and are tender on palpation, while pseudarthrosis often presents with a painless protuberance on the clavicle, which becomes more prominent as the child grows. Its presence may only become apparent after trauma, as it is usually asymptomatic. The diagnosis is confirmed on plain radiography, which shows typical features to distinguish both entities. Both clavicle fractures and congenital pseudarthrosis are generally treated conservatively with a high success rate. Operative treatment for a fracture can be indicated in the case of an open fracture, severely displaced fracture, floating shoulder, neurovascular complications or polytrauma. Congenital pseudarthrosis requires operative treatment if the patient experiences progressive pain, functional limitation and late-onset thoracic outlet symptoms, but most operations are performed due to esthetic complaints.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lisa van der Water
- Depeartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Amphia Hospital, 4818 CK Breda, The Netherlands; (A.A.M.); (D.E.); (C.J.A.v.B.)
- Correspondence:
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- Depeartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Amphia Hospital, 4818 CK Breda, The Netherlands; (A.A.M.); (D.E.); (C.J.A.v.B.)
| | - Denise Eygendaal
- Depeartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Amphia Hospital, 4818 CK Breda, The Netherlands; (A.A.M.); (D.E.); (C.J.A.v.B.)
- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Christiaan J. A. van Bergen
- Depeartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Amphia Hospital, 4818 CK Breda, The Netherlands; (A.A.M.); (D.E.); (C.J.A.v.B.)
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