Clavicle Fractures — Management
Most common: midshaft fractures; assess displacement, shortening, comminution, skin tenting, neurovascular status. Nonoperative for minimally displaced; operative indications include >2 cm shortening, 100% displacement, comminution, open injury, skin compromise, floating shoulder, polytrauma. Fixation options: plate (superior/anteroinferior), intramedullary device; lateral third may need coracoclavicular augmentation. Complications: nonunion, malunion with symptomatic shortening, hardware irrita...
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