Is there a need for standardized postoperative X-rays after operative treatment of clavicular fractures?
Isabelle Ruth BuenterValerie KremoPhilipp SchelbertNicole M van VeelenNadine DiwersiMatthias KnobeBjoern-Christian LinkReto BabstFrank J P BeeresBryan J M van de WallPublished in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2021)
Routinely performing postoperative X-rays after osteosynthesis for clavicular fractures seems unnecessary. Refraining from performing unnecessary radiographs will decrease exposure to radiation and likely have a beneficial effect on costs, length of hospital stay as well as healthcare consumption. This study was performed in a single center; therefore, it remains to be seen whether the findings are reproducible in another setting.