Orthop Traumatol Sur
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Orthop Traumatol Sur · Oct 2017
Clinical TrialFunctional recovery following early mobilization after middle third clavicle osteosynthesis for acute fractures or nonunion: A case-control study.
Good outcomes have been reported after surgical treatment for acute or nonunion of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. However, the postoperative rehabilitation and timeline for a complete functional recovery are poorly documented. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the efficacy of an immediate motion protocol following plate fixation of a midshaft clavicle fracture and to compare functional recovery between acute and nonunion cases. ⋯ Level III; case-control study; treatment study.