ReviewHSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery2018
Clavicle Malunions: Surgical Treatment and Outcome-a Literature Review.
Review in HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Clavicle Fracture Site Surgical Contouring: A Case Report.Archives of plastic surgery · 2024Article
- Fractures around the shoulder in the skeletally immature: A scoping review.World journal of orthopedics · 2023Article
- A simple surgical technique for correcting malunion after midshaft clavicle fracture.Shoulder & elbow · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundSuccessful treatment of clavicle malunion represents a major challenge for orthopedic surgeons. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES: The aim of this study was to provide an overview of surgical options for the treatment of clavicle malunions regarding their technical details and clinical results.
methodsA comprehensive search of the literature was performed to retrieve articles and conference abstracts regarding the surgical treatment of clavicle malunions. A total of 1873 records were identified and 29 studies were included in the present review, with a total of 103 patients.
resultsThe majority of the patients (77/103) were treated with an osteotomy and subsequent open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). The next most frequent management choice was debridement, excision, or removal of excess callus or bone (
conclusionAll of the currently reported surgical techniques to manage symptomatic clavicle malunion have resulted in good clinical outcomes with a low complication rate. Considering biomechanical aspects, correction osteotomy followed by plate fixation seems to be the preferred method. Further studies are needed to compare the various surgical techniques and their specific outcomes in a prospective manner. Nevertheless, this review article can be used as an overview to help choose an optimal operative treatment for patients presenting with a clavicle malunion.
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