Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi / Chinese Medical Association
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Chin. J. Traumatol. · Jan 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialIntramedullary nailing of clavicular midshaft fractures in adults using titanium elastic nail.
Studies showed elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) of displaced midclavicular fractures has excellent outcomes, as well as high complication rates and specific problems. The aim was to discuss ESIN of midshaft clavicular fractures. ⋯ ESIN is a safe minimally invasive surgical technique with lower complication rate, faster return to daily activities, excellent cosmetic and better functional results, restoration of clavicular length for treating mid-shaft clavicular fractures, resulting in high overall satisfaction, which can be regard as an alternative to plate fixation or nonoperative treatment of mid-shaft clavicular fractures.