Clavicle fractures in adults; current concepts
Publication date
2020-06-01
Authors
Frima, Herman
Van Heijl, M.
Michelitsch, Christian
van der Meijden, Olivier
Beeres, Frank J P
Houwert, Roderick M.
Sommer, Christoph
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: For decades, clavicle fractures have been treated conservatively. In the last 20 years, however, non-union rates after conservative treatment appear higher than previously reported and more evidence regarding operative treatment has become available. This has led to a paradigm shift towards an increase in operative treatment. The aim of this review is to present the current concepts and available evidence regarding clavicle fracture treatment. METHODS: Conservative and operative treatment options together with their indications for medial, shaft and lateral clavicle fractures are discussed. For all three anatomical locations, a treatment algorithm is proposed. CONCLUSION: In general, non-displaced fractures are treated conservatively. Operative treatment has to be discussed with patients with displaced clavicle fractures, especially in the young and active patient.
Keywords
Clavicle, Conservative treatment, Fracture, Operative treatment, Treatment options, Taverne, Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Review, Journal Article
Citation
Frima, H, van Heijl, M, Michelitsch, C, van der Meijden, O, Beeres, F J P, Houwert, R M & Sommer, C 2020, 'Clavicle fractures in adults; current concepts', European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, vol. 46, no. 3, pp. 519-529. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-019-01122-4