Current Concepts for Classification and Treatment of Distal Clavicle Fractures

Distal clavicle fractures are less common than mid-shaft fractures in adults and there is no consensus on the best classification system or the ideal treatment approach considering that high nonunion rates have been reported. Although there are numerous treatment options for distal clavicle fracture...

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Published in:Clinics in orthopedic surgery Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 135 - 144
Main Authors: Kim, Dong-Wan, Kim, Du-Han, Kim, Beom-Soo, Cho, Chul-Hyun
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Orthopaedic Association 01.06.2020
대한정형외과학회
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정형외과학
ISSN:2005-291X, 2005-4408, 2005-4408
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Summary:Distal clavicle fractures are less common than mid-shaft fractures in adults and there is no consensus on the best classification system or the ideal treatment approach considering that high nonunion rates have been reported. Although there are numerous treatment options for distal clavicle fractures, a gold standard treatment has not yet been established. Each surgical technique has its pros and cons. In this review article, we provide an overview of classification systems and treatment methods for distal clavicle fractures.Distal clavicle fractures are less common than mid-shaft fractures in adults and there is no consensus on the best classification system or the ideal treatment approach considering that high nonunion rates have been reported. Although there are numerous treatment options for distal clavicle fractures, a gold standard treatment has not yet been established. Each surgical technique has its pros and cons. In this review article, we provide an overview of classification systems and treatment methods for distal clavicle fractures.
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ISSN:2005-291X
2005-4408
2005-4408
DOI:10.4055/cios20010