Extrinsic Subclavian Vein Compression after Osteosynthesis of a Midshaft Clavicular Fracture in an Athlete

Figure 1

21-year-old male patient with basketball trauma. (a) He presents a type-2B-1 fracture. (b) Immediate postoperative radiographs. Reduction and osteosynthesis with an 8-hole precontoured locking plate using 6 screws, 3 lateral and 3 medial to focus.

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