[Treatment of clavicle fracture: Interpretation of the 2023 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Clinical Practice Guidelines].
Clavicle fracture is a common orthopedic injury, accounting for approximately 2.6%-4% of all adult skeletal fractures. In 2023, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) developed evidence-based treatment guidelines for clavicle fractures, which include 4 recommendations and 10 options. This article, based on a thorough review of the guidelines, discusses the clinical treatment of clavicle fractures, aiming to share advancements and the latest diagnostic and therapeutic considerations with orthopedic colleagues to enhance treatment outcomes.
Authors
- Xianyou Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9770-5394)
Institutions
- Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2024-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7507/1002-1892.202404101
- Primary Topic
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Type
- article