Functional outcomes of conservatively treated clavicle fractures
Clinics
; Clinics;66(4): 635-639, 2011. graf
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The main aim of the study was to analyze the outcomes of clavicle fractures in adults treated non-surgically and to evaluate the clinical effects of displacement, fracture patterns, fracture location, fracture comminution, shortening and fracture union on shoulder function.METHODS:
Seventy clavicle fractures were non-surgically treated in the Orthopedics Department at the Tuanku Ja'afar General Hospital, a tertiary care hospital in Seremban, Malaysia, an average of six months after injury. The clavicle fractures were treated conservatively with an arm sling and a figure-eight splint for three weeks. No attempt was made to reduce displaced fractures, and the patients were allowed immediate free-shoulder mobilization, as tolerated. They were prospectively evaluated clinically and radiographically. Shoulder function was evaluated using the Constant scoring technique.RESULTS:
There were statistically significant functional outcome impairments in non-surgically treated clavicle fractures that correlated with the fracture type (comminution), the fracture displacement (21 mm or more), shortening (15 mm or more) and the fracture union (malunion).CONCLUSION:
This article reveals the need for surgical intervention to treat clavicle fractures and improve shoulder functional outcomes.Key words
النص الكامل:
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LILACS
الموضوع الرئيسي:
Orthotic Devices
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Shoulder
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Clavicle
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Fractures, Malunited
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Fractures, Comminuted
نوع الدراسة:
Observational_studies
المحددات:
Adult
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Humans
البلد/الأقليم حسب الموضوع:
Asia
اللغة:
En
مجلة:
Clinics
موضوع المجلة:
MEDICINA
السنة:
2011
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Article