Clavicle fractures, or broken collarbones, are typically treated without surgery. There is some evidence, though, to suggest that clavicle fractures may heal faster and more predictably when surgical ...

While protecting the neurovascular structures, we accomplish a subperiosteal exposure of the fracture ... healing. In one patient, the nonunion was determined by viewing radiographs of the clavicle.

Objective: Studies confirm the benefit of surgical treatment for fixation of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. Plate fixation and intramedullary nail are the two most used techniques. Our study ...

What should be done if you think your clavicle is fractured? If you think that the clavicle is broken, it is best to seek medical treatment right away. The best way to treat the injury until you can ...

Despite residual functional deficits clinically observed in conservatively treated mid-shaft clavicle fractures, no study has reported a quantitative assessment of the treatment effects on the ...

The data on healing with and without surgery has evolved, as have the techniques for clavicle surgical repair. Most recent studies show that clavicle fractures in people under 18 years old almost ...

In general, all rehab exercise programs are designed to help someone regain full range of motion and then full strength. This article offers guidelines for a clavicle fracture physical therapy ...

Clavicle and proximal humerus fractures ... An X-ray is often sufficient to diagnose a shoulder fracture. Treatment may involve using a sling. In more severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

Results showed all fractures in both groups healed, with a mean time to return to full activities of 90.4 days and 89.7 days in the nonoperative group and operative group, respectively. Ames noted ...

Introduction: Concomitant acromioclavicular joint dislocation and midshaft clavicle fracture are rare injuries, generally resulting from high energy trauma, with limited previous experience in ...