Kbl Lim, R A Olandres, X Cheow, M Thng, Nmhz Teo, N Pereira, Pxe Chan, Nkl Lee
INTRODUCTION: Clavicle fractures in adults are increasingly being treated by surgical fixation following reports of symptomatic non-union, malunion and poor functional outcome with conservative treatment. This has led to a similar trend in the management of clavicle fractures in adolescents. This study aims to evaluate the outcome and complications of non-operatively treated clavicle fractures in adolescents. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective, single institution study on adolescents aged 13-17 years who sustained a closed, isolated clavicle fracture, between 19972015...
November 2023: Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal