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Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle


Congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle is a very rare congenital anomaly, in which the malformed clavicle appears interrupted in its central portion and the bone appears divided into two portions, one lateral and the other medial. Surgical treatment requires centers with experience, like OrthoChildren Center
We use modern and excellent surgical techniques to intervene on the pathology “Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle

Congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle is a very rare congenital anomaly characterized by a failure of fusion of the medial and lateral ossification centers of the clavicle.

The malformed clavicle appears to be interrupted in its central portion and the bone divided into two portions, one lateral and the other medial.

Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle
Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle

Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle: treatment

Treatment of congenital clavicle nonunion should be evaluated by centers with specific experience, such as OrthoChildren Center, and may include:
• simple follow up control of the deformity.
surgical interventions in cases with functional disorders or limitations, and in patients with a very evident cosmetic defect.

OrthoChildren Center has experience with all these procedures

Patients from abroad: can OrthoChildren Center treat foreign patients?

Yes, many patients come from all countries (Europe and USA):

  • the surgical equipe has a wide experience with this condititon
  • an intensive rehabilitation program can be included
  • the procedure is less expensive than in USA and other countries
  • Families take advantage of this opportunity to combine a trip to the beauties of Italy