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OTA 2019: Health outcomes of nonoperative vs operative treatment for distal clavicle fractures

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October 2019

OTA 2019: Health outcomes of nonoperative vs operative treatment for distal clavicle fractures

Vol: 8| Issue: 10| Number:27| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

General Health Outcomes Following Distal Clavicle Fractures: Results From a Previous Randomized Controlled Trial

Contributing Authors:
C Schemitsch MD McKee N Dehghan EH Schemitch A Nauth M Vicente J Hall

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57 patients with displaced, distal clavicle fractures were randomized to receive surgical treatment or conservative treatment. The outcomes of interest included the Short Form 36 Mental and Physical Component Scores (SF-36 MCS; SF-36 PCS). A regression analysis was performed to determine whether baseline characteristics predict general health status at 2 years. Results revealed no significant diff...

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