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Elastic stable intramedullary nailing superior for simple mid-shaft clavicular fractures
March 2014
Elastic stable intramedullary nailing superior for simple mid-shaft clavicular fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Elastic stable intramedullary nailing is best for mid-shaft clavicular fractures without comminution: results in 60 patients
Injury. 2011 Apr;42(4):324-9. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2010.02.033. Epub 2010 Apr 14.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
120 patients with displaced clavicular fractures were randomized to be treated with either a surgical procedure or non-operative treatment to determine the safety and eligibility for elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN). After a 2 year follow up, ESIN treatment had faster osseous healing and better clavicular restoration for simple fractures. It also had fewer incidences of delayed and non...
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