Changes in Superior Displacement, Angulation, and Shortening in the Early Phase of Healing for Completely Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures in Adolescents: Results from a Prospective, Multicenter Study

Progressive displacement of diaphyseal clavicle fractures has been observed in adult patients, at times necessitating a change from non-operative to operative treatment. Whether this occurs in adolescent patients has not been well investigated. The purpose of this study was to assess the rate and extent of progressive clavicle fracture displacement in adolescent patients following injury and during the early stages of healing.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 2, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Andrew T. Pennock, Benton E. Heyworth, Tracey Bastrom, Donald S. Bae, Kelly E. Boutelle, Michael T. Busch, Eric W. Edmonds, Henry B. Ellis, Katelyn Hergott, Mininder S. Kocher, Ying Li, Elizabeth S. Liotta, Nirav K. Pandya, Crystal Perkins, Coleen S. Saba Tags: Original Article Source Type: research