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 ...

Fractures of the clavicle, or collarbone, are common. Unfortunately, current fixation plates that are used to surgically stabilize these fractures are suboptimal, leading to reoperation rates of up to ...

Dr Kevin R Stone is a pioneer of advanced orthopaedic surgical and rehabilitation techniques to repair, regenerate and replace damaged cartilage and ligaments. The author was trained at Harvard ...

The "Clavicle Hook Plate Market Outlook 2025-2034: Market Share, and Growth Analysis By Application (Fracture Fixation, Osteotomy, Malunion), By Product Type, By End User, By Technology" report has ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released an updated clinical practice guideline for the ...

A recent systematic review of plate fixation complications associated with treatment of displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures showed the technique is useful in acute cases, but carries a risk for ...

Each year, one in a thousand people break their clavicle. The treatments have been debated endlessly. Here is our take. The clavicle is a key strut that stabilizes the shoulder. When stretched out to ...

ANY consideration of injury to the clavicle must take into account certain fundamentals. In the first place, absence of the clavicle is not incompatible with normal function of the shoulder girdle.

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 ...