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. 2002 Sep;84(5):331-3.
doi: 10.1308/003588402760452457.

Management of paediatric clavicle fractures--is follow-up necessary? An audit of 346 cases

J D F Calder  1 , M Solan, S Gidwani, S Allen, D M Ricketts
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Management of paediatric clavicle fractures--is follow-up necessary? An audit of 346 cases

J D F Calder et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2002 Sep.

Abstract

We investigated the incidence of complications following childhood clavicle fractures and the necessity for follow-up in fracture clinic after the first orthopaedic consultation. We found that review in fracture clinic has no impact upon the outcome of clavicle fractures and complications such as non-union, mal-union or neurovascular problems are exceptionally rare. We concluded that there is no need for follow-up of children with isolated, uncomplicated clavicle fractures. These patients should be discharged after their first assessment in fracture clinic.

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