Open AccessSystematic review of complications after intramedullary fixation for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures
Author(s) -
Frans-Jasper Wijdicks,
Roderick M. Houwert,
Peter J. Millett,
E. J. M. M. Verleisdonk,
Olivier Van der Meijden
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
canadian journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.609
H-Index - 64
eISSN - 1488-2310
pISSN - 0008-428X
DOI - 10.1503/cjs.029511
Subject(s) - medicine , intramedullary rod , clavicle , fixation (population genetics) , surgery , environmental health , population
The number of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures treated surgically is increasing, and open reduction and intramedullary fixation is an emerging surgical treatment option. The study quality and scientific levels of published evidence in which possible complications of this treatment are presented vary greatly.
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