Adrian Tinney1, Afshin Kamali Moaveni1,2, Lara A Kimmel3,4, Belinda J Gabbe4,5. 1. Department of Surgery, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. 2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. 3. Department of Physiotherapy, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. 4. Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Victoria, Australia. 5. Health Data Research UK, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea University, United Kingdom.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Clavicle fractures account for approximately 10% of all fractures in multiply injured patients. Our study aims to determine factors associated with surgical fixation of the clavicle fracture in multiply injured patients. METHODS: Major adult trauma patients from 2005 to 2014 with a clavicle fracture were included. Multivariate analysis was undertaken to determine the variables associated with fixation. RESULTS: 1779 patients (median age of 47 and a median Injury Severity Score of 17) were included. 273 (15%) patients underwent clavicle fixation. Factors associated with surgical fixation of the clavicle included: year, younger age, ICU admission, or an associated humerus or scapula fracture.
INTRODUCTION: Clavicle fractures account for approximately 10% of all fractures in multiply injured patients. Our study aims to determine factors associated with surgical fixation of the clavicle fracture in multiply injured patients. METHODS: Major adult trauma patients from 2005 to 2014 with a clavicle fracture were included. Multivariate analysis was undertaken to determine the variables associated with fixation. RESULTS: 1779 patients (median age of 47 and a median Injury Severity Score of 17) were included. 273 (15%) patients underwent clavicle fixation. Factors associated with surgical fixation of the clavicle included: year, younger age, ICU admission, or an associated humerus or scapula fracture.
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