Delayed Brachial Plexus Compression from an Organized Hematoma Secondary to Clavicle Screw

Authors

  • Rajiv Midha MD, MSc, FAANS, FRCSC Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Matthew E. Eagles MD, Professor and Chairman Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Keywords:

Brachial plexus injury, delayed complications, peripheral nerve decompression

Abstract

Brachial plexus injuries can lead to lifelong clinical impairment. Herein we present a case-report of an iatrogenic brachial plexus injury that presented almost 5 years after an open reduction and internal fixation of a displaced clavicle fracture. Our clinical and operative findings suggested that the injury was secondary to a clavicle screw that had breached the posterior cortical margin of the bone

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Published

2018-11-16

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2018): Journal of Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Section

Case Report