Management of paediatric clavicle fractures--is follow-up necessary? An audit of 346 cases.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
; 84(5): 331-3, 2002 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-12398126
ABSTRACT
We investigated the incidence of complications following childhood clavicle fractures and the necessity for follow-up in fracture clinic after the first orthopaedic consultation. We found that review in fracture clinic has no impact upon the outcome of clavicle fractures and complications such as non-union, mal-union or neurovascular problems are exceptionally rare. We concluded that there is no need for follow-up of children with isolated, uncomplicated clavicle fractures. These patients should be discharged after their first assessment in fracture clinic.
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Asunto principal:
Clavícula
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Fracturas Óseas
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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En
Año:
2002
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Article