Fig. 1

Operation technique in a fracture of the clavicular midshaft (OTA B2.3; patient 11, MOP group)). (a) anatomical landmarks and estimated skin incision; (b) skin incision to expose the fracture; (c) anatomical fixation of the wedge fragments by using two lag screws; (d) fixation of the plate; (e) stab incisions to drill the medial and lateral plate holes; (f) skin suture