Epidemiology of combined clavicle and rib fractures: a systematic review.

Arthur A R SweetReinier B BeksFrank F A IJpmaMirjam B de JongFrank J P BeeresLuke P H LeenenRoderick M HouwertMark C P M van Baal

Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2021)

Clavicle fractures and rib fractures are closely related in polytrauma patients and almost a fifth of all blunt chest trauma patients sustain both injuries. Definitive conclusions could not be drawn on treatment of the combined injury. Future research should further investigate indications and benefits of operative treatment of this injury.

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