Does clavicular shortening after nonoperative treatment of midshaft fractures affect shoulder function? A systematic review

摘要

Introduction Clavicular shortening due to non-anatomical healing of displaced clavicular fractures is believed to have a negative effect on shoulder function after recovery. The evidence for this, however, is equivocal. This review aimed to systematically evaluate the available literature to determine whether the current beliefs about clavicular shortening can be substantiated.