LAHAINA, Hawaii — The methods of treating clavicle fractures are changing in large part due to advancements in fixation methods as well as more active lifestyle trends, according to an orthopedic ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among residency candidates who took the second part of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery examination, ...

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to repair broken bones that need to be put back together. During the surgery, some form of hardware is used to hold the bone in ...

Most clavicle fractures heal well without surgery using a sling or splint. Surgery may be needed if the fracture is badly ...

Open reduction internal fixation (orif) is a surgery to fix severely broken bones. It’s only used for serious fractures that cannot be treated with a cast or splint. It’s only used for serious ...

Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgery repairs severe bone breakages. Surgeons perform ORIF surgery on severely broken bones when a cast or splint will not suffice. ORIF surgery is a major ...

The clavicle links the upper extremity to the appendicular skeleton and is stabilized by a series of strong ligaments medially and laterally. In the United States, clavicle fractures account for 5% of ...

Background Fractures of the clavicle present very common injuries with a peak of incidence in young active patients. Recently published randomized clinical trials demonstrated an improved functional ...

A clavicle fracture is a break in one of the collarbones (the thin bones that connect to your rib cage and shoulder blade). It’s a fairly common injury in adults, according to the American Academy of ...