ReviewOrthopedic research and reviews2022
Management of Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures in Pediatrics and Adolescents: Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment.
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- Midshaft clavicle fractures with associated ipsilateral acromioclavicular joint injuries: a systematic review.BMC surgery · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review and meta-analysis on the diagnostic utility of ultrasound for clavicle fractures.Skeletal radiology · 2024Pooled it
- Continuing Trend of Increased Operative Treatment of Clavicle Fractures in Pediatric Patients in the United States Despite a Lack of Supporting Evidence in the Literature.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Conservative Treatment of Pediatric Fractures-Narrative Review of Acceptable Deformity and Remodeling Potential.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Anterior sternoclavicular joint disruption with ipsilateral medial clavicle fracture in an adolescent: case report and literature review.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Article
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- Midshaft clavicular fractures in adolescents: a comprehensive review of diagnosis and management.Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2025Review
- Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Z-Type Clavicle Shaft Fractures in Adolescents: A Retrospective Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures in adolescents (12-18 Years): a study of early functional outcomes and safety.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Adolescent Clavicle Fractures: A Management Dilemma?Cureus · 2025Review
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Abstract
The purpose of the current review is to describe the management of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures in pediatric and adolescent patients. Midshaft clavicle fractures are relatively common in pediatric and adolescent patients. They most commonly occur from direct trauma and are often related to sports participation in adolescents. Recent literature in the management of adult midshaft clavicle fractures has supported operative management due to improved functional outcomes, decreased time to union, leading to early return to activity. A similar trend of increasing frequency in operative management has been seen in pediatric and adolescent patients with no consensus in the literature on optimal management. Nonoperative treatment consists of with a brief period of sling immobilization followed by range of motion. Operative management may be considered for open fractures, fractures with significant neurovascular compromise and soft tissue complications. Studies have shown comparable mid- to long-term functional and patient-reported outcomes after operative and nonoperative management of midshaft clavicle fractures in pediatric patients.
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