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Key articles
Song HS, Kim H. Current concepts in the treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures in adults. Clin Shoulder Elb. 2021 Sep;24(3):189-98.Full text Abstract
Vannabouathong C, Chiu J, Patel R, et al. An evaluation of treatment options for medial, midshaft, and distal clavicle fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JSES Int. 2020 Jun;4(2):256-71.Full text Abstract
Monica J, Vredenburgh Z, Korsh J, et al. Acute shoulder injuries in adults. Am Fam Physician. 2016 Jul 15;94(2):119-27. Abstract
Expert Panel on Musculoskeletal Imaging; Amini B, Beckmann NM, et al. ACR Appropriateness Criteria: shoulder pain-traumatic. J Am Coll Radiol. 2018 May;15(5s):S171-88.Full text Abstract
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Treatment of clavicle fractures. Evidence-based clinical practice guideline. Dec 2022 [internet publication].Full text
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