Study Comparing Intramedullary Nailing, Plate Fixation, and Non-operative Treatment of Clavicle Fractures
Clavicle Fractures
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Clavicle Fractures
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: All candidates with a radiographically confirmed, displaced, midshaft clavicle fracture, between the ages of 16 and 80.
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Exclusion Criteria: Patients presenting with ipsilateral shoulder girdle injury, open fracture, pathologic fracture, or associated neurologic injury. Patients who are pregnant and therefore, unable to undergo radiologic assessment. Patients deemed incompetent to make medical decisions regarding their own health care. Patients unwilling or unable to complete postoperative evaluation at 2, 6, and 12 weeks and long term follow-up evaluation at 6 and 12 months. Prisoners who will be difficult to complete follow-up.
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Sites / Locations
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
No surgery
Plate fixation
Intramedullary pinning
Non-operative Treatment
Operative Treatment-Plate fixation
Operative Treatment-Intramedullary Pinning