Outcome of distal clavicular fracture treated conservatively

• Main Authors: Abot, Muhammad Syukree, Mohd Yusof, Nazri
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2017
• Subjects: RD701 Orthopedics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/62874/1/62874_Outcome%20of%20distal%20clavicular%20fracture%20treated%20conservatively.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/62874/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Distal clavicle fractures account for 10 to 15% of all clavicle fractures. Traditional management of displaced distal clavicle fractures has been with internal fixation. Several authors have reported higher rates of non-union and poor outcome in conservatively managed fractures. However, long term f...