Operative versus nonoperative interventions for common fractures of the clavicle: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The popularity of surgery for acute displaced midshaft clavicle fractures has been fuelled by early randomized controlled trials (RCTs) showing improved rates of radiographic union and perceived functional benefits compared with nonoperative approaches. We performed a meta-analysis to determine the effect of operative and nonoperative interventions on the risk of secondary operation and complications and on long-term function.

Methods

We search MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for reports of relevant RCTs published to Mar. 7, 2014. Two reviewers assessed eligibility of potential reports and the risk of bias of included trials. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach was used to summarize

SUBMITTER: Devji T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4701658 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature