Anterior and superior plate positions in diaphyseal clavicle fractures produce similar patient outcomes.

Margaret A SinklerMargaret WangAndy KuoRyan J FurdockChristopher J McMellenKirsten BoesGeorge Ochenjele

Published in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2022)

There are no differences in union, nerve injury, infection, symptomatic implant, or revision rate between anteroinferior and superior clavicle approaches. Plate positioning during diaphyseal clavicle fracture fixation can reasonably be dictated based on surgeon preference and ideal reduction quality.

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