Clavicle Malunions: Surgical Treatment and Outcome-a Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Successful treatment of clavicle malunion represents a major challenge for orthopedic surgeons.

Questions/purposes

The aim of this study was to provide an overview of surgical options for the treatment of clavicle malunions regarding their technical details and clinical results.

Methods

A comprehensive search of the literature was performed to retrieve articles and conference abstracts regarding the surgical treatment of clavicle malunions. A total of 1873 records were identified and 29 studies were included in the present review, with a total of 103 patients.

Results

The majority of the patients (77/103) were treated with an osteotomy and subsequent open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). The next most frequent management choice was debridement, ex

SUBMITTER: Sidler-Maier CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5786594 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature