Operative care of clavicle fracture reduces complications, nonunion, and malunion .
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OE Journal. 2013;1(16):49 Int Orthop. 2013 Aug;37(8):1495-5005 randomized clinical trials and 3 controlled clinical trials (663 patients) were examined in this meta-analysis to determine if operative treatment provides better results than nonoperative treatment of clavicle fractures. The results from this meta-analysis suggest that operative care was associated with a reduced risk of non-union, malunion, and fewer neurological complications compared to nonoperative care. Statistical analysis of functional outcomes and long term adverse effects could not be completed due to incomplete reporting. However, qualitative assessment indicated that Constant Shoulder Scores and DASH scores were superior in the operative group.
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¿Por qué se necesitaba ahora este estudio?
Clavicle fractures are an exceedingly common injury in adults. Until recently these injuries tended to be treated through nonoperative means. However, recent research has indicated that operative care may potentially result in fewer nonunions, malunions, delayed unions and neurological complications, while providing superior functional outcomes. This meta-analysis and systematic review aims to provide an update to current assessments in the literature.
¿Cuál era la pregunta principal de la investigación?
Does operative treatment of a fractured clavicle provide better clinical and functional outcomes compared to nonoperative treatment involving a sling or bandage?
- 8 studies (I^2 = 0%) involving 566 patients indicated a reduced risk of nonunion for operative treatment compared to nonoperative (RR 0.12, 95 % CI 0.05-0.29) (p<0.0001).
- 6 homogeneous (I^2 = 0%) studies with 453 patients indicated a decreased risk of malunion in the operative treatment (RR 0.11, 95 % CI 0.04-0.29) (p<0.0001).
- 5 studies (I^2 = 29%) (337 patients) found no significant difference in the delayed union rates (RR 0.78, 95 % CI 0.31-1.95) (p=0.59).
- 7 studies (I^2 = 28%) (468 patients) showed fewer neurological complications associated with operative treatment (RR 0.45, 95 % CI 0.25-0.80) (p=0.008).
- A meta-analysis could not be competed on the CS and DASH scores due to incomplete reporting of standard deviation. A qualitative assessment of CS scores from 5 studies and DASH scores from 4 studies indicated superior results for operative treatment of clavicle fractures.
¿Qué es lo que más debo recordar?
This meta-analysis supports operative measures for the treatment of a fractured clavicle based on reduced rates of nonunion, malunion and neurological complications. However, it should be noted that the functional outcomes examined (CS and DASH scores) were not included in the meta-analysis. Qualitative assessment of these outcomes indicated that operative treatment may provide superior function.
¿Cómo afectará esto al cuidado de mis pacientes?
Operative care of clavicle fractures effectively reduced the risks of non-union, malunion and neurological complications compared to non-operative treatment. Further research still needs to be conducted to identify specifically which types of clavicle fractures benefit the most from surgical fixation. Finally, treatment should be left to the discretion of the treating physician and patient preference.
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