Comparison of Mid-term Functional Outcomes of Midshaft Clavicle Fractures: Conservative versus Surgical Treatment

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to compare mid-term functional outcomes midshaft clavicle fracture between surgical and conservative treatment methods. Methods: Forty-six patients with a mean age 33.9 years follow-up period 62.1 months were treated open reduction plate fixation (group 1), whereas 52 32.1 58.7 conservatively 2) January 2013 2018. group divided into two groups 2A<2cm 2B ≥2 cm shortening). shortening calculated as difference lengths clavicles on bilateral anteroposterior (AP) radiograph at final visit. Functional evaluation performed University California Los Angeles(UCLA) Shoulder score, Constant Disabilities Arm, Hand(DASH) score. Results: No significant in age, gender, duration observed groups. 1 1.7 ± 0.4 mm(0-2.8). 2 14.8 5.1 mm(7-24). There no respect DASH, Constant, UCLA scores However, there statistically A (<2 shortening) B (≥2 DASH Conclusions: UCLA, surgically similar our study.