Abstract

PENA MARRERO, Liván et al. Post-Traumatic Osteolysis of the Clavicle. Rev Cubana Ortop Traumatol [online]. 2016, vol.30, n.1, pp. 103-115. ISSN 1561-3100.

Post traumatic osteolysis of the clavicle is a rare presentation entity consisting of a severe osteopenia of the distal end of the bone, caused by acute trauma or microtrauma to repeat. A case of post-traumatic osteolysis of the clavicle is presented in a high performance wrestling athlete who received as treatment resection of the distal end of his clavicle. Patient outcome was very satisfactory, shoulder movement was fully recovered, and the pain disappeared. Two months after surgery, progressive training began. Four months after, he was fully incorporated into the competitions program of his sport.

Keywords : post traumatic osteolysis of the clavicle; microtrauma to repeat; high performance athlete.

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