Are clinical outcomes affected by type of plate used for management of mid-shaft clavicle fractures?

ConclusionAlthough different types of implants have different biomechanical properties, no difference in reoperation, union and plate removal rates were found between the various plate types. Future studies with a larger sample size are required to further examine these outcomes.Level of evidenceLevel III.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research