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Clavicle Fractures: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment by Heba Elgohary is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses fractures of the clavicle bone. It begins by describing the anatomy and shape of the clavicle. It then discusses the frequency, etiology, pathophysiology, and classification of clavicle fractures. The diagnosis, treatment options including non-operative and various surgical treatments, complications, and risk factors for nonunion are covered. Surgical intervention is recommended for displaced fractures due to better clinical and functional outcomes compared to non-operative treatment
- Author
- Heba Elgohary
- Language
- EN