Clavicle Surgery at Sanders Clinic

www.sandersclinic.net Clavicle (collar bone) fractures are a common occurrence, especially in contact sports. In the past, most fractures were treated nonoperatively (in a sling). Recent studies have shown, however, that nonopertive treatment results in high rates of nonunions and malunions. The latest research suggests that fixing the clavicle with a precontoured locking plate, like the one in the video, is a safe and effective way to treat a fracture, nonunion, or malunion of the clavicle. This surgery was performed by Mark Sanders, MD, FAAOS, founder of the Sanders Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, in Houston, Texas. The patient in this video came to the Sanders Clinic after having a failed operation by another surgeon from a different state, resulting in an ununited collar bone. The surgery begins with the exposure, that is, dissecting down to the clavicle bone. Dr. Sanders then applies the precontoured locking plate and inserts 6 screws (3 in each fragment with a working length in between). The patient began rehab the next day, lifting his arm above his head. For more information on clavicle surgery at the Sanders Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine or other injuries, please visit http or call 1-888-8 DR MARK. *Consent from this patient has been obtained. For legal information, please visit sandersclinic.net

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