Functional outcomes of conservatively treated clavicle fractures
Clinics
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66(4): 635-639, 2011. graf
Artículo
en Inglés
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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.
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Asunto principal:
Aparatos Ortopédicos
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Hombro
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Rango del Movimiento Articular
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Clavícula
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Fracturas Mal Unidas
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Fracturas Conminutas
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
Límite:
Adulto
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Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Clinics
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Malasia
Institución/País de afiliación:
International Medical University/MY
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Tuanku Ja'afar General Hospital/MY
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical/MY
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