Clavicle Fracture

Risk factors for hardware removal following operative treatment of middle and distal third clavicle fractures

BACKGROUND: The incidence of hardware removal (HWR) after operative fixation of clavicle fractures varies widely. Risk factors related to HWR remain incompletely understood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and risk factors for HWR after plate fixation of middle and distal third clavicle fractures.

Operative management of clavicular malunion in midshaft clavicular fractures: a report of 59 cases

BACKGROUND: Nonoperative management has long been the preferred treatment for clavicular fractures; however, good outcomes, particularly with a shortened and malunited clavicle, are not universal. We report on radiographic and patient-based outcomes of a patient cohort with symptomatic clavicular malunions managed with corrective osteotomy, plate fixation, and local bone graft. We hypothesized that local bone graft would be sufficient for achieving union and length of malunion time would not affect the outcome.

Midshaft Clavicle Fractures: Surgery Provides Better Results as Compared With Nonoperative Treatment

Purpose: The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare fracture healing and functional outcome after surgical versus nonsurgical treatment of MCFs, to help specialists in deciding between these different strategies by providing a synthesis of the best literature evidence.