ArticleClinics in shoulder and elbow2021
Current concepts in the treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures in adults.
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- Dual-plating is associated with lower implant removal rates compared with single-plate fixation for midshaft clavicle fractures: a meta-analysis.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Pooled it
- A minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis technique along Langer's line of neck in the treatment of midclavicular comminuted fracture.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Trial
- Conservative management of ipsilateral clavicle and scapula fractures in adults: a retrospective study.Musculoskeletal surgery · 2026Article
- Refracture after implant removal of the clavicle: a retrospective cohort analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- [Update peripheral regional anesthesia : Rib, clavicle and shoulder dislocation].Die Anaesthesiologie · 2026Review
- Locking Plate with Cerclage Wiring Versus Hook Plate Fixation for Unstable Distal Clavicle Fractures: Is There Still a Role for Hook Plates?Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Clavicular Fracture Associated with Subclavian Artery Lesion: Case Report and Review of the Literature.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Functional Outcomes and Complications of Non-surgical Management for Midshaft Clavicle Fractures.Cureus · 2025Article
- Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Z-Type Clavicle Shaft Fractures in Adolescents: A Retrospective Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Management of Comminuted Midshaft Clavicle Fractures with Interfragmentary Screws, Non-Invasive Screw Fixation Knot Technique and Plating in 83 Patients.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- A new method to predict refracture risk after locking compression plate removal of clavicle shaft.BMC surgery · 2025Article
- Ipsilateral Rockwood type V acromioclavicular joint dislocation and midshaft clavicle fracture: A case report.World journal of orthopedics · 2024Article
- Surgical treatment options of displaced midshaft fractures of the clavicle in young adults: plate fixation versus intramedullary nailing.Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2024Article
- Do postoperative outcomes vary between midshaft clavicle fractures of 2, 3, or more than 3 fragments?European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Article
- Subcostal wire migration from the left clavicle internal fixation: A case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2024Article
- Effect of Sextant Fixating Angle of Spiral Clavicle Plate on Biomechanical Stability-A Preliminary Finite Element Study.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Smoking Is Markedly Associated With 30-Day Readmission and Revision Surgery After Surgical Treatment of Clavicle Fracture.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2024Article
- Comprehensive comparison between conservative therapy and surgical management for completely displaced and comminuted mid-shaft clavicle fractures.International orthopaedics · 2024Article
- Usefulness of double plate fixation after failed ORIF for clavicle shaft fracture.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Article
- Efficacy of intramedullary bridge fixation for midshaft clavicle fractures: a retrospective analysis of a novel technique.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Midshaft clavicle fractures are the most common fracture of the clavicle accounting for 80% of all clavicle fractures. Traditionally, midshaft clavicle fractures are treated with conservative treatment even when prominent displacement is observed; however, recent studies revealed that nonunion or malunion rate may be higher with conservative treatment. Moreover, recent studies have shown better functional results and patient satisfaction with surgical treatment. This review article provides a review of clavicle anatomy, describes the current clavicle fracture classification system, and outlines various treatment options including current surgical options for clavicle fracture in adults.
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