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Nonunion reduced, 1-yr function not affected by plate fixation vs. sling for displaced clavicle Frx
November 2018
Nonunion reduced, 1-yr function not affected by plate fixation vs. sling for displaced clavicle Frx
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Plate fixation compared with nonoperative treatment of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures: a randomized clinical trial
Bone Joint J. 2018 Oct;100-B(10):1385-1391. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.100B10.BJJ-2017-1137.R3Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
150 patients with an acute displaced midshaft clavicle fracture were randomized to treatment through either open reduction and internal fixation with a plate or nonoperative management with sling immobilization. Patients were followed-up at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months for outcome related to the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score, the Constant score, and the incidence ...
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