Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Fixing adults’ mid-shaft clavicle fracture with open reduction internal fixation may be more cost-effective than ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii — The methods of treating clavicle fractures are changing in large part due to advancements in fixation methods as well as more active lifestyle trends, according to an orthopedic ...

Most clavicle fractures heal well without surgery using a sling or splint. Surgery may be needed if the fracture is badly ...

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to repair broken bones that need to be put back together. During the surgery, some form of hardware is used to hold the bone in ...

All patients underwent ORIF in beachchair position with the affected arm in a mobile position. The decision regarding the surgical approach was based upon the surgeon's individual preferences, all MOP ...

Open reduction internal fixation (orif) is a surgery to fix severely broken bones. It’s only used for serious fractures that cannot be treated with a cast or splint. It’s only used for serious ...

Midshaft clavicle fractures are common, with comminuted variants posing a higher risk of non-union, often necessitating ...

Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgery repairs severe bone breakages. Surgeons perform ORIF surgery on severely broken bones when a cast or splint will not suffice. ORIF surgery is a major ...

Background Fractures of the clavicle present very common injuries with a peak of incidence in young active patients. Recently published randomized clinical trials demonstrated an improved functional ...