Hemopneumothorax Complicating Clavicle Fracture Fixation by K-wire

Abstract

Abstract:Clavicle fractures are largely treated by conservative methods, but there are numerous fractures requiring surgery. In our case, clavicle fracture had occurred approximately 6 month earlier secondary to the trauma and had been fixed by Kirschner wire (K-Wire). The case presented with hemopneumothorax. Tube thoracostomy was done and K-wire removed. Current surgical options like K-wire for clavicle fractures may be associated with unacceptable complications, and less invasive approaches may be adopted.