Abstract➢ Many risk factors for fracture nonunion are well supported in the orthopaedic
literature, including location of the fracture site, surgical treatment, bone displacement, type …

Background Clavicle fractures are common, accounting for 2.6% to 4% of all fractures.
Eighty per cent of clavicle fractures are located in the middle third of the clavicle. Although …

Importance Failure of bone fracture healing occurs in 5% to 10% of all patients. Nonunion
risk is associated with the severity of injury and with the surgical treatment technique, yet …

Background: The use of operative treatment for clavicular fractures is increasing, despite
varying results in previous studies. The aim of this study was to compare plate fixation and …

Background: The treatment of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures remains controversial.
Methods: We undertook a multicenter randomized controlled trial to compare effectiveness …

Background: The aim was to analyze whether patients with a displaced midshaft clavicular
fracture are best managed with plate fixation or nonoperative treatment with respect to …

Background: There is no consensus on the choice of treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures
(MCFs). Purpose: The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were (1) to compare …

Fractures of the clavicle are common injuries that occur across all age groups but are most
frequently seen in the young, active patient population. Among the different types of clavicle …

Background Displaced mid-third clavicle fractures are common, and their management
remains unclear. Although several meta-analyses have compared specific operative …

Background: Clavicle fractures are common injuries causing substantial morbidity. Recent
literature suggests that the incidence of surgically treated clavicle fractures has increased …