NEW UPPER EXTREMITY PRODUCTS
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A 21-year old male fell on the right shoulder when playing soccer. He sustained a cavicular shaft fracture type 06 A3 (OTA classification) with dislocation of shaft width and shortening of around 2 cm. Case provided by Norbert P Südkamp, Freiburg, DE
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Fig 1a–b Preoperative x-rays.
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Fig 2 Fig 3a–b Open reduction. Immediate postoperative x-rays. Osteosynthesis using MIO technique.
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Fig 4a–b X-rays 9 months postoperatively.
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Fig 5a–d Painfree, unrestricted motion 9 months postoperatively.
Radiographic Ruler for Small Fragment Plates, 360 mm The radiographic ruler for small fragment plates enables the correct sizing of sterile plates in the operating room. Scaled increments provide accurate measurements when selecting the appropriate plate and for showing approximate combination hole markings for the proper amount of screws. The ruler is viewable in x-rays.