Background: The popularity of surgery for acute displaced midshaft clavicle fractures has
been fuelled by early randomized controlled trials (RCTs) showing improved rates of …

Treatment of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures remains controversial despite several
randomized trials and a recent meta-analysis (McKee et al. 2012, Lenza et al. 2013, Rehn et …

Aims To compare the functionality of adults with displaced mid-shaft clavicular fractures
treated either operatively or nonoperatively and to compare the relative risk of nonunion and …

Background: Recent studies have suggested benefits following primary operative fixation of
substantially displaced midshaft fractures of the clavicle. We reviewed randomized clinical …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The optimal treatment of acute, displaced midshaft clavicle
fractures is controversial. Despite lack of compelling evidence towards superior results after …

Background Displaced mid-third clavicle fractures are common, and their management
remains unclear. Although several meta-analyses have compared specific operative …

Background Clavicle fractures account for around 4% of all fractures and up to 44% of
fractures of the shoulder girdle. Fractures of the middle third (or mid-shaft) account for …

Objective: The aim of this study was to review all systematic reviews and meta-analyses and
provide an overview of the evidence of efficacy of interventions for clavicle fractures …

Background and purpose Traditionally, clavicle fractures have been treated nonoperatively.
However, many recent studies have concentrated on the results of operative treatment. We …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of operative and non-operative
treatment on clavicle fractures. Method Relevant clinical trials on the operative and non …