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European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

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03.04.2019 | Review Article

Clavicle fractures in adults; current concepts

verfasst von: Herman Frima, Mark van Heijl, Christian Michelitsch, Olivier van der Meijden, Frank J. P. Beeres, Roderick M. Houwert, Christoph Sommer

Erschienen in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Ausgabe 3/2020

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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.

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Titel: Clavicle fractures in adults; current concepts
verfasst von: Herman Frima
Mark van Heijl
Christian Michelitsch
Olivier van der Meijden
Frank J. P. Beeres
Roderick M. Houwert
Christoph Sommer
Publikationsdatum: 03.04.2019
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Ausgabe 3/2020
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Elektronische ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-019-01122-4

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