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[Treatment of clavicle fracture: Interpretation of the 2023 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Clinical Practice Guidelines].

Xianyou Zheng
Published in: Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery (2024)
Clavicle fracture is a common orthopedic injury, accounting for approximately 2.6%-4% of all adult skeletal fractures. In 2023, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) developed evidence-based treatment guidelines for clavicle fractures, which include 4 recommendations and 10 options. This article, based on a thorough review of the guidelines, discusses the clinical treatment of clavicle fractures, aiming to share advancements and the latest diagnostic and therapeutic considerations with orthopedic colleagues to enhance treatment outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • clinical practice
  • quality improvement
  • young adults
  • replacement therapy
  • hip fracture
  • thoracic surgery