ArticleThe open orthopaedics journal2013
Fractures of the clavicle: an overview.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Surgical versus conservative interventions for treating fractures of the middle third of the clavicle.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019Pooled it
- Surgical interventions for treating acute fractures or non-union of the middle third of the clavicle.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015Pooled it
- Clinical and radiological outcome following treatment of displaced lateral clavicle fractures using a locking compression plate with lateral extension: a prospective study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2014Trial
- Comparison of Surgical Treatment of Clavicle Fractures Using Superior and Anterior Plates: A Clinical Trial.The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026Article
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- Comparative Analysis of Minimally Invasive Versus Open Reduction Plate Osteosynthesis Using a Superior Clavicle Plate in Clavicle Shaft Fractures.Clinics in orthopedic surgery · 2025Article
- Limitations in rotational correction: 3D displacement analysis of midshaft clavicle fractures with titanium elastic nails.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- Screw Stress Distribution in a Clavicle Fracture with Plate Fixation: A Finite Element Analysis.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- [Combined intrapulmonary/intramediastinal K-wire position after K-wire osteosynthesis of the clavicle : A case report].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2023Article
- Brachial plexus paralysis in a patient with clavicular fracture, medico-legal implications.Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis · 2022Article
- Good to Excellent Functional Outcome and High Return to Sports Rate after Operative Treatment of Unstable Lateral Clavicle Fractures: Comparison of Two Coracoclavicular Button Fixation Techniques.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Clinical Evaluation of the Surgical Treatment of Midshaft Clavicle Fractures at a Hospital in the South of Santa Catarina.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2020Article
- [Clavicular fractures : Diagnostics, management and treatment].Der Unfallchirurg · 2018Article
- Temporary sternoclavicular plating for an unusual double clavicle fracture (medial nonunion, lateral acute) complicated by an intraoperative pneumothorax.Case reports in orthopedics · 2014Article
- Preferences of orthopedic surgeons for treating midshaft clavicle fracture in adults.Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)Article
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Abstract
Fractures of the clavicle are a common injury and most often occur in younger individuals. For the most part, they have been historically treated conservatively with acceptable results. However, over recent years, more and more research is showing that operative treatment may decrease the rates of fracture complications and increase functional outcomes. This article first describes the classification of clavicle fractures and then reviews the literature over the past decades to form a conclusion regarding the appropriate management. A thorough literature review was performed on assessment of fractures of the clavicle, their classification and the outcomes following conservative treatment. Further literature was gathered regarding the surgical treatment of these fractures, including the methods of fixation and the surgical approaches used. Both conservative and surgical treatments were then compared and contrasted. The majority of recent data suggests that operative treatment may be more appropriate as it improves functional outcome and reduces the risk of complications such as non-union. This is particularly evident in mid shaft fractures, although more high grade evidence is needed to fully recommend this, especially regarding certain fractures of the medial and lateral clavicle.
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