The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
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J Bone Joint Surg Am · Jun 2017
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyPlate Fixation Versus Nonoperative Treatment for Displaced Midshaft Clavicular Fractures: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
The aim was to analyze whether patients with a displaced midshaft clavicular fracture are best managed with plate fixation or nonoperative treatment with respect to nonunion, secondary operations, and functional outcome, by evaluating all available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on this subject. ⋯ Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.