SynthesisScientific reports2016
Intramedullary Nailing Versus Plate Fixation for the Treatment Displaced Midshaft Clavicular Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 41 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pooled it
- Functional outcomes and complications of intramedullary fixation devices for Midshaft clavicle fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Pooled it
- What Is the Best Evidence for Management of Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of 22 Randomized Controlled Trials.Clinical orthopaedics and related research · 2020Pooled it
- Comparison between Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis and Conventional Open Plating for Midshaft Clavicle Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.BioMed research international · 2019Pooled it
- Statistical Shape Modeling of the Clavicle: Morphological Variation, Sex Differences, and Surgical Implications.Orthopaedic surgery · 2026Article
- Finite element modeling of clavicle fracture fixations: a systematic scoping review.Medical & biological engineering & computing · 2025Article
- Comparative study of stabilization of a displaced midshaft clavicle fracture with either an intramedullary nail fixation or a superiorly placed plate.Musculoskeletal surgery · 2025Article
- Surgical treatment options of displaced midshaft fractures of the clavicle in young adults: plate fixation versus intramedullary nailing.Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2024Article
- Functional outcomes and complications of plate fixation for midshaft clavicle fractures by type and location: a systematic review and meta-analysis.JSES international · 2024Review
- Intramedullary Screw Fixation for Midshaft Clavicle Fractures.Arthroscopy techniques · 2024Article
- Intramedullary nail holes laser indicator, a non-invasive technique for interlocking of intramedullary nails.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Comparison of plate fixation vs. intramedullary fixation for the management of mid-shaft clavicle fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2020Article
- Functional outcomes, union rate, and complications of the Anser Clavicle Pin at 1 year: a novel intramedullary device in managing midshaft clavicle fractures.JSES international · 2020Article
- An evaluation of treatment options for medial, midshaft, and distal clavicle fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.JSES international · 2020Review
- Comparison of 2 Different Fixation Implants for Operative Treatment of Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures: A Retrospective Study.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2019Article
- Screw Intramedullary Elastic Nail Fixation in Midshaft Clavicle Fractures: A Clinical Outcome in 36 Patients.Indian journal of orthopaedicsArticle
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6 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
The two commonly performed surgical techniques used to repair displaced midshaft clavicle fractures are plate fixation or intramedullary nailing; however, despite recent evidence, the optimal method to treat such fractures remains a continued topic of debate. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to evaluate long term function, complications, and operative duration in adult patients receiving intramedullary nailing in comparison to plating. Seven RCTs and three quasi-randomized trials were included. No significant difference was found in long-term function between the two groups (MD: -0.66, 95% CI: -2.03 to 0.71, I
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