Clavicle Fracture Treatment: When Is Surgery Necessary?
2024年5月22日 · Most orthopedists (bone specialists) agree that when there is a badly displaced fracture of the clavicle, surgical treatment should be considered. Some factors that may be considered include if the fracture is in the dominant arm or the likelihood of nonunion of the fracture (lack of healing).
Clavicle Fractures - Midshaft - Trauma - Orthobullets
2024年7月5日 · Midshaft Clavicle fractures are common traumatic injuries caused by a direct impact to the shoulder girdle and is most commonly seen in young, active adults. Diagnosis can be made radiographically with AP and cephalic tilt clavicle x-rays.
Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone) - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Clavicle fractures vary. The bone can crack just slightly or break into many pieces (comminuted fracture). The broken pieces of bone may line up straight or may be far out of place (displaced fracture). This illustration shows a clavicle fracture close to where the bone attaches to the scapula (shoulder blade).
Clavicle fractures - UpToDate
2023年5月16日 · A completely displaced clavicle fracture is defined by the presence of displacement greater than one bone width. In the past, nonoperative treatment was recommended even if displacement was considerable.
Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture) - Cleveland Clinic
2024年5月8日 · Your clavicle can crack in one place or in several places. If it’s broken in more than one place, it’s called a comminuted fracture. Displaced /nondisplaced. Broken collarbone pieces may still line up correctly. But if they move out of their original positions, it’s called a displaced fracture.
Clavicle Fractures - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Symptoms of a broken collarbone include severe pain and swelling at the site of the fracture and with visible deformity in some cases. A clavicle fracture is diagnosed through a physical examination and X-rays.
2022年12月2日 · Operative treatment of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures in adult patients is associated with higher union rates and better early patient - reported outcomes than non-operative treatment.
Clavicle Fractures - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年7月31日 · Nondisplaced, proximal, group III clavicle fractures are treated conservatively, with a sling used for support and comfort. Analgesics and early range of motion are encouraged. Significantly displaced proximal clavicle fractures are rare …
Patients usually will have significant pain with attempted arm movements and in more displaced fractures, have an obvious deformity that may rarely penetrate through the skin. Clavicle fractures warrant an orthopaedic evaluation and plain radiographs in all cases.
Clavicle Fractures - AAFP
2008年1月1日 · Displaced midshaft clavicle fractures may be managed nonoperatively, but plate fixation should be considered. Nonoperative treatment is preferred for distal clavicle fractures because outcomes...