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However, the most common methods are the use of a figure-of-eight strap (Fig. 1a), an arm sling (Fig. 1b), or a combination of the two [4, 7–9]. Indications for surgery include open fractures, severe displacement caused by comminution, suspicion of imminent skin lesion production by a sharp clavicle fracture edge, or neurovascular injuries.
5 Ιουλ 2024 · Midshaft Clavicle fractures are common traumatic injuries caused by a direct impact to the shoulder girdle and is most commonly seen in young, active adults. Diagnosis can be made radiographically with AP and cephalic tilt clavicle x-rays.
12 Οκτ 2010 · This video shows how to apply an figure of 8 elastic wrap for clavicle fracture or SC strains. Author: Dr. Donald Fuller, PhD, ATC (Life University; Mariett...
Objectives. Understand the deforming forces affecting clavicle fractures. Discuss factors affecting the decision to treat fractures operatively vs non-operatively. Evaluate different operative techniques available. Epidemiology. 2.6% of all fractures. Higher energy. MVC. Collision sports. Football. Hockey. Cycling. Demographic skews younger.
The most common fractures of the clavicle are in the middle of the shaft of the bone, approximately halfway between the sternum and the AC joint. The most common way to treat the fractures in the middle is with immobilization with either a sling or a special bandage called a figure-of-8 splint.
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).
Fracture of the clavicle bone is a very common injury owing to its subcutaneous location. Controversy exists about the optimal treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures in the presence of significant displacement and comminution of the fracture.
