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Open reduction and internal fixation with plating is beneficial in the early recovery stage for displaced midshaft clavicular fractures in patients aged 30-65 years old.
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- Short-term Functional Outcomes of Shoulder Girdle Limb Salvage in Primary Bone Tumors: A 2-year Follow-up Study.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Functional Outcomes of Displaced Midshaft Clavicular Fractures Treated with Precontoured Locked Plates: A Prospective Study.F1000Research · 2025Article
- Functional outcomes and complications of plate fixation for midshaft clavicle fractures by type and location: a systematic review and meta-analysis.JSES international · 2024Review
- An evaluation of treatment options for medial, midshaft, and distal clavicle fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.JSES international · 2020Review
- Corrigendum: Open reduction and internal fixation with plating is beneficial in the early recovery stage for displaced midshaft clavicular fractures in patients aged 30-65 years old.Tzu chi medical journalArticle
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Abstract
objectivesMidshaft clavicular fractures are increasingly treated operatively rather than nonoperatively. Studies have shown mixed results for both types of treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the early-stage functional status associated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plating and that associated with conservative treatment for displaced midshaft clavicular fractures. MATERIALS AND
methodsA single-center retrospective review of the results of 120 cases of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures in patients aged 30-65 years old was conducted. The primary outcome was fracture union status at 6 months. Other outcomes were subjective shoulder value (SSV) scores, visual analog scale (VAS) scores, and radiographic shortening at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. The complication rates in the operative and nonoperative groups were recorded.
resultsThe delayed union rate at 6-month postoperatively and VAS scores at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months postinjury were significantly higher in the conservative treatment group than in the ORIF group. SSV scores were significantly improved at 6-month postinjury in the ORIF group.
conclusionsThis is the first study to discuss the importance of early-stage functional restoration after ORIF with plating for displaced midshaft clavicular fractures. This surgery leads to lower pain complications in the earlier stages of bone healing and lower delayed union rates compared with conservative treatment, in patients aged 30-65 years old.
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