Trial reportJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2015
Clinical outcome and radiographic change of ipsilateral scapular neck and clavicular shaft fracture: comparison of operation and conservative treatment.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- The Effect of Clavicle Fracture Fixation on Scapular Alignment in Ipsilateral Clavicle and Scapular Fractures.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2026Article
- Surgical vs. nonsurgical treatment of extra-articular scapula fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Review
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- Investigation of Morphological and Biomechanical Properties of the Scapula for Shoulder Joint.Medeniyet medical journal · 2023Article
- Is fixation of both clavicle and scapula better than clavicle alone in surgical treatment of floating shoulder injury? A retrospective study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- [Double internal fixations of clavicle and scapula and intraoperative reduction of glenopolar angle for treatment of floating shoulder injuries].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2021Article
- Current challenges and controversies in the management of scapular fractures: a review.Patient safety in surgery · 2021Review
- Decision-making for complex scapula and ipsilateral clavicle fractures: a review.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2019Review
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this study is to compare glenopolar angle (GPA) and the functional outcomes of fixation of both the clavicle and the scapular neck, fixation of the clavicle alone, and conservative treatment for floating-shoulder injuries.
methodsA prospective stratified randomized study was performed in 39 adult patients who suffered floating-shoulder injuries and underwent fixation of both the clavicle and the scapular neck (group A), or fixation of the clavicle alone (group B), or conservative treatment (group C) between January 2005 and September 2011. The GPA, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score, and Constant-Murley Shoulder Outcome (Constant) score were compared between the three groups.
resultsAll 39 patients were followed up for more than 2 years. GPA after bony consolidation was significantly better in group A than in groups B and C (p = 0.015). Functional outcomes measured by DASH and Constant scores were significantly better in group A at final follow-up (p = 0.008 and 0.002, respectively). Both DASH and Constant scores were highly correlated with GPA after consolidation (p < 0.001, respectively). The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis showed that of the two randomly selected DASH scores, the smaller DASH score would have a larger GPA than the larger DASH score. Similarly, the larger Constant score would have a larger GPA than the smaller Constant score.
conclusionsFixation of both the clavicle and the scapular neck may correct GPA and improve functional outcomes for the treatment of floating-shoulder injuries. GPA after fracture consolidation is a useful prognostic indicator of a satisfactory clinical outcome as defined by either DASH score or Constant score.
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