COMPARISON OF OUTCOME OF CONSERVATIVE VERSUS OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF DISPLACED MIDSHAFT CLAVICLE FRACTURES
Background: The universal treatment for fractures of midshaft of clavicle is a polysling for 4-6 weeks when it is un-displaced/minimally displaced. However, if displacement and shortening is more than 2 cm, it is better to surgically operate it to minimize the rate of non-union. The aim of our study...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan
2016-07-01
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Series: | Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://gjms.com.pk/ojs24/index.php/gjms/article/view/1328 |