Fig. 4.

A 22-year-old woman sustained a type II fracture of the left distal clavicle. a Radiographic view taken five months postoperative shows complete bony union. b Ultrasonographic view taken five months postoperative prior to plate removal. The patient achieved a full range of shoulder motion, but she complained of mild shoulder discomfort. Ultrasonography showed subacromial bursitis. Abbreviations: A acromion, H hook of the plate, RC rotator cuff, HH humeral head. c Arthroscopic view shows subacromial bursitis. The plate was removed and a combined arthroscopic debridement and partial bursectomy was performed. Abbreviations: A acromion, H hook of the plate, B subacromial bursitis