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Operative management superior to conservative methods in midshaft clavicle fracture
November 2015
Operative management superior to conservative methods in midshaft clavicle fracture
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Operative versus nonoperative treatment for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures: a meta-analysis based on current evidence
Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2015 Aug;70(8):584-92Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
13 studies (9 randomized controlled trials and 4 quasi-RCTS) with a total of 959 patients were included in this meta-analysis. The purpose of the study was to compare clinical and radiographic outcome measures between operative and nonoperative treatment of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. The results indicated that operative management resulted in significantly lower nonunion and symptomati...
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