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 …

Background The majority of clavicle fractures are midshaft injuries, although fractures of the
distal or medial fragment also occur. The aim of this study was to review the current …

Introduction Clavicle fractures, particularly at the distal end, are common orthopedic injuries.
While surgical interventions are often prioritized, the role of aerobic activity in post-operative …

Background Medial third clavicle fractures are rare injuries, with limited information available
on their characteristics or treatment results. Materials and methods We performed a …

Depending on the severity of the injury and the involvement of the soft tissue envelope,
clavicle fractures can be treated operatively or non-operatively. In the past, displaced …

Background Clavicle fractures are common. An emergency physician needs to understand
the diagnostic classifications of clavicle fractures, have a plan for immobilization, identify …

Background Many surgical treatment methods exist for clavicle shaft fractures. A locking
compression plate (LCP) fixation with three screws per fracture side is commonly used. For …

Objectives Medial clavicle fractures are rare injuries and historically treated non-operatively.
Displaced medial clavicle fractures, however, have a higher incidence of delayed-or non …

Purpose It is still controversial whether complete displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures
should be treated with internal fixation or conservative therapy. This retrospective study aims …

Background This study assessed whether treating medial end clavicular fractures using an
inverted distal clavicle locking plate, twisted through 90° around its axis, would allow for a …