Distal Clavicular Fracture Associated with Rupture of Coracoclavicular Ligament - Cases Report

Four patients are reported, one older and three young adults, each of them suatained fracture of the lateral part to the clavicle combined with coracoclavicular ligamentours ligamentous rupture. In view of biomechanic change in acromioclavicular joint motion following malaligned clavicle, we convince the functional recovery of injured shoulder should consist in accurate reduction of fractures. Failure to reduce the fracture by operation may lead to permanent deformity and affect the functional recovery.