Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Clavicle in Children: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle is a rare condition due to the failure of the union process of the ossification nuclei of the clavicle. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of relevant case series about the argument to find an up-to-date base of evidence for treatment choice. (2) Methods: an electronic literature research of Ovid, MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library databases was conducted, and articles were selected based on inclusion criteria. Demographic data, clinical features, treatment options, outcomes and complications were analyzed. (3) Results: 21 articles met the inclusion criteria, showing a poor overall study quality; 231 pediatric patients (240 clavicles) were analyzed. The condition was typically right sided, showed no sex predomin

SUBMITTER: Depaoli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8870275 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature