Evidence on treatment of clavicle fractures.

Christian von Rüden* (First author), Julia Rehme-Röhrl, Peter Augat (Co-author), Jan Friederichs, Simon Hackl (Co-author), Fabian Stuby, Oliver Trapp (Last author)

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Abstract

Depending on the severity of the injury and the involvement of the soft tissue envelope, clavicle fractures can be treated operatively or non-operatively. In the past, displaced fractures of the clavicle shaft in adults have been treated non-operatively. However, the rate of nonunion following non-operative treatment seems to be higher than previously reported. In addition, publications reporting better functional outcomes following operative treatment are increasing. In recent years this has led to a paradigm shift towards an increase of operative fracture treatment.The aim of this review article was to summarize the currently available evidence on the treatment of clavicle fractures. Classifications, indications, and treatment options for different fracture patterns of the medial, mid-shaft, and lateral clavicles are presented and discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Article number110818
Pages (from-to)110818
Number of pages7
JournalINJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
Volume54
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2023

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Bone Plates
  • Clavicle/diagnostic imaging
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal
  • Fractures, Bone/surgery
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Fracture
  • Nonunion
  • Intramedullary nail
  • Locking plate
  • Clavicle
  • Outcome

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