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Relative indications for surgery include polytrauma, floating shoulder, painful malunion and painful nonunion. More recently though, the scope of indications has widened to include high-energy fractures, such as clavicle shortening of greater than 20 mm, complete displacement and severe comminution.
22 Φεβ 2023 · The Figure-8 Clavicle Splint is a comfortable splint for supporting the clavicle. For more information see: https://www.ossur.com/en-us/bracing-a... This is a clinician fitting video. The...
24 Αυγ 2016 · Apply the figure-of-8 splint so that the center of the “8” comes to rest between the shoulder blades on the upper back (Figure 13-2). 3. Adjust the figure-of-8 dressing so that it is as tight as possible while still being comfortable to wear ( Figures 13-3 and 13-4 ).
A quick demo of the figure-8 cravat splint, used for injuries to the medial 2/3 of the clavicle
4 Μαΐ 2016 · The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects (benefits and harms) of two commonly-used conservative interventions: the figure-of-eight bandage versus the arm sling as treatments of...
nonoperative treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures. Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research, 2015, Vol.101 (2), p.197- 200. • Amount of displacement: more displacement = less likely to heal • 2 cm displacement is frequently used in literature as a cutoff • Currently, specific number found to be less clear • Smoking
Most experts advise immobilization if surgery is not needed. The sling or brace can be worn for two or three weeks while limiting activity levels. The patient can then gently ease back into action a little bit at a time according to his or her tolerance.
