Background The number of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures treated surgically is
increasing and plate fixation is often the treatment modality of choice. The study quality and …

Background Clavicle fractures are common, accounting for 2.6% to 4% of all fractures.
Eighty per cent of clavicle fractures are located in the middle third of the clavicle. Although …

Importance Failure of bone fracture healing occurs in 5% to 10% of all patients. Nonunion
risk is associated with the severity of injury and with the surgical treatment technique, yet …

Background Large multi-centre studies of clavicle fractures have so far been missing. The
aim of this observational study was to describe the epidemiology, classification and …

Background: Stiffness after open hallux valgus surgery affects 7% to 38% of patients.
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is thought to decrease this rate by reducing soft tissue …

Background Surgical treatment with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of displaced
middle-third clavicular fractures resulted in shorter complete return to work periods with …

Background: We compare the use of plate and screws versus intramedullary nails in the
operative management of patients with displaced midclavicular fractures. Methods: Between …

Introduction Midshaft clavicular fractures are common amongst young adults. Conservative
or surgical treatment for definitive fracture management has been widely debate, both with …

It has been believed since the time of Hippocrates that clavicle fractures require little more
than benign neglect by clinicians. Although many patients who have clavicle injuries do …

Within the health care environment, there has been a recent and appropriate trend towards
emphasizing the value of care provision. Reduced cost and higher quality improve the value …