Comparison of the functional outcome of intramedullary nailing versus plating in displaced midclavicular fractures

Safe Clavicle Fracture Surgery

“…The legendary Dr Neer himself had reported his vascular complications while operating on clavicle. [1][2][3]18,[21][22][23][24][25][26][27] Registration of adverse events following orthopedic surgery has a crucial role in patient safety and has received increasing attention today. The overall complication rate after orthopedic surgery is 12.7% in a well-established orthopedic center and implementation standard protocol will improve the safety and standard of care.…”

“…2,5,11,[18][19][20] In spite of the potential advantages in the clavicle fracture surgery, a quantity of major complications had been extensively reported by the surgeons in the recent decades. [1][2][3]18,[21][22][23][24][25][26][27] Poor knowledge of anatomy and inability to recognize key structures will lead to grave complications in surgery. 28 The purpose of this review piece of writing is to rejuvenate the applied anatomical knowledge and required key operative skills for the surgeons who intend to surgically fix the clavicle fractures in a safe manner (Figs 1 and 2).…”