Clavicle fracture

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

American College of Radiology. ACR appropriateness criteria: acute shoulder pain. 2024 [internet publication].Full text

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Treatment of clavicle fractures. Evidence-based clinical practice guideline. Dec 2022 [internet publication].Full text

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60. Heyworth BE, Pennock AT, Li Y, et al. Two-year functional outcomes of operative vs nonoperative treatment of completely displaced midshaft clavicle fractures in adolescents: results from the prospective multicenter FACTS study group. Am J Sports Med. 2022 Sep;50(11):3045-55. Abstract

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63. Ranalletta M, Rossi LA, Piuzzi NS, et al. Return to sports after plate fixation of displaced midshaft clavicular fractures in athletes. Am J Sports Med. 2015 Mar;43(3):565-9. Abstract

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