ArticleShoulder & elbow2021
The accuracy of computed tomography for clavicle non-union evaluation.
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Practice patterns in indications, timing, and imaging for clavicle hardware removal: a survey among German-speaking shoulder surgeons.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
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- Predictors requiring special attention to prevent clavicle fracture nonunion: a systematic review of literature.Trauma surgery & acute care open · 2023Article
- [Update on non-unions 2022 : Imaging diagnostics, classification and treatment algorithms].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2022Review
- Plate fixation of midshaft clavicle fractures for delayed union and non-union is a cost-effective intervention but functional deficits persist at long-term follow-up.Shoulder & elbow · 2022Article
- Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy for midshaft clavicular delayed union: A case report and review of literature.World journal of clinical cases · 2021Article
- Acute plate fixation of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures is not associated with earlier return of normal shoulder function when union is achieved.Bone & joint open · 2021Article
- Sonographic bridging callus at six weeks following displaced midshaft clavicle fracture can accurately predict healing.Bone & joint research · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe primary aim of this study is to determine the accuracy of CT scanning when evaluating non-union of the clavicle.
methodsA retrospective review was performed of all CT scans undertaken for suspected nonunion of midshaft clavicle fractures over a 10-year period. The influence of scan timing, callus and patient characteristics was evaluated.
resultsOne hundred eighty-four CT scans were analysed. No patient was incorrectly diagnosed with union ( DISCUSSION: CT has excellent accuracy to determine clavicle union but approximately one in five suspected non-unions went onto unite. Hypertrophic callus finding resulted in a delayed union in approximately half of the cases in our study.
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