Fracturas diafisiarias de la clavícula: revisión de la evidencia publicada

Abstract

Introduction:The clavicle is one of the bones more prone to injury because due to their subcutaneous and relative anterior position. Its management, either orthopedic or surgical, remains controversial. Therefore, the objective that guided this review was to identify current trends in the diagnosis and management of broken clavicle. Materials and Methods: a review of articles was conducted using PubMed / Medline, ScienceDirect, Embase, Ovid, and SpringerLink databases. Fifty-seven (57) references were selected based on the quality of the evidence they presented. Results and Discussion: Choosing the most appropriate treatment for broken clavicle continues to be a challenge for the orthopedist. The analysis should be based on the individual characteristics of each patient, a careful consideration of the benefits