Samuel G Polinsky, Eric W Edmonds, Tracey P Bastrom, Claire E Manhard, Benton E Heyworth, Donald S Bae, Michael T Busch, Henry B Ellis, Katelyn Hergott, Mininder S Kocher, Ying Li, Jeffrey J Nepple, Nirav K Pandya, Crystal Perkins, Coleen S Sabatini, David D Spence, Samuel C Willimon, Philip L Wilson, Andrew T Pennock
BACKGROUND: Optimal treatment of completely displaced midshaft clavicular fractures in adolescents remains controversial, with some favoring surgical management and others favoring a nonoperative approach. Few studies have comprehensively assessed longer-term nonoperative outcomes. PURPOSE: To prospectively assess patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and radiographic remodeling ≥5 years after injury in teenagers undergoing nonoperative treatment of completely displaced clavicular fractures...
March 4, 2024: American Journal of Sports Medicine