Surgical versus conservative interventions for treating fractures of the middle third of the clavicle

M Lenza, R Buchbinder, RV Johnston… - Cochrane Database …, 2019 - cochranelibrary.com
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 …

What is the best evidence for management of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures? A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 22 randomized controlled trials

DE Axelrod, S Ekhtiari, A Bozzo… - Clinical Orthopaedics …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background Displaced mid-third clavicle fractures are common, and their management
remains unclear. Although several meta-analyses have compared specific operative …

Clavicle fractures in adults; current concepts

H Frima, M van Heijl, C Michelitsch… - European Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Background For decades, clavicle fractures have been treated conservatively. In the last 20
years, however, non-union rates after conservative treatment appear higher than previously …

Midshaft clavicle fractures: surgery provides better results as compared with nonoperative treatment: a meta-analysis

E Guerra, D Previtali, S Tamborini… - … American journal of …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: There is no agreement on the best treatment for displaced midshaft clavicle
fractures (MCFs), which are currently addressed by nonoperative or surgical approaches …

Operative management of midshaft clavicle fractures demonstrates better long-term outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

MZ Yan, W Yuen, S Yeung, CW Wing-Yin, SC Wong… - PloS one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Midshaft clavicular fractures are common amongst young adults. Conservative
or surgical treatment for definitive fracture management has been widely debate, both with …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of 3 treatment methods for midshaft clavicle fractures: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

F Shi, H Hu, M Tian, X Fang, X Li - Injury, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Our study aims to evaluate the fracture nonunion rate and the functional score
of plate and screw fixation, intramedullary nailing and non-surgical treatment in midshaft …

Open reduction and plate fixation compared with non-surgical treatment for displaced midshaft clavicle fracture: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

M Qin, S Zhao, W Guo, L Tang, H Li, X Wang, Z Zhu… - Medicine, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Methods: We retrieved RCTs regarding open reduction and plate fixation (ORPF) and non-
surgical method for the treatment of displaced midshaft clavicle fracture published before …

[HTML][HTML] An evaluation of treatment options for medial, midshaft, and distal clavicle fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

C Vannabouathong, J Chiu, R Patel, S Sreeraman… - JSES …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background The majority of clavicle fractures are midshaft injuries, although fractures of the
distal or medial fragment also occur. The aim of this study was to review the current …

An institutional standardised protocol for the treatment of Acute Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures (ADMCFs): conservative or surgical management for active …

C Biz, A Pozzuoli, E Belluzzi, D Scucchiari… - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background and Objectives: The treatment of acute displaced midshaft clavicle fractures
(ADMCFs) is still under debate. The aim of this study was to verify the effectiveness of our …

Risk factors for complications and reoperation following operative management of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures

SJC Charles, SR Chen, P Mittwede, A Rai… - Journal of Shoulder and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Optimal management of a displaced midshaft clavicle fracture remains
controversial. This study assessed demographic factors, fracture pattern, and surgical …