González-Carranza A, Pacheco-Espinoza A

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 307-309
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ABSTRACT

This is the case of a 29 year-old woman who sustained a choracoid process fracture with 4 mm separation and achromio-clavicular dislocation in the right shoulder while falling downstairs. All treatment was a hanging and support as well as analgesics and cryotherapy. Primary bony unions was observed after six weeks and she recorded a progressive improvement in range of motion.

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