Clavicle fracture and subclavian vessels disruption with massive haemothorax mimic intrathoracic injury.

We report a case of open fracture of the clavicle with subclavian artery and vein laceration and perforation of the parietal pleural below the first rib that caused massive haemothorax. Emergency thoracotomy and exploration followed by repair of both vessels were able to salvage the patient and the extremity.

Reliability and accuracy of the tape measurement method with a nearest reading of 5 mm in the assessment of leg length discrepancy.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the reliability and accuracy of the tape measurement method (TMM) with a nearest reading of 5 mm in assessing leg length discrepancy (LLD).

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 35 patients with LLD and 13 patients without LLD. Two blinded surgeons measured the lower limbs from the anterior superior iliac spine to the medial malleolus using TMM with a nearest reading of 5 mm.