Surgical Technique for Management of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Clavicle

Abstract

Congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle is a rare phenomenon with multiple proposed causes. Surgical management is typically indicated either because of the cosmetic appearance of the irregularity or, less commonly, for pain, particularly in adolescent patients. Multiple surgical methods have previously described in the literature, which have raised concern owing to the persistently high rate of nonunion postoperatively. This article describes management of congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle with open reduction and internal fixation using a T-shaped iliac crest autograft.