AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Remodeling of Adolescent Displaced Clavicle Fractures: A FACTS Study

Remodeling of Adolescent Displaced Clavicle Fractures: A FACTS Study

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In this video, the speaker discusses a study on adolescent clavicle fractures and their outcomes compared to adult clavicle fractures. The study aimed to understand why symptomatic malunions (incorrectly healed fractures) are less prevalent in adolescents. The study found that 20% of remodeling occurs in adolescent years, indicating continued growth and potential for healing. The research used data from two different sources and analyzed patients between the ages of 10 and 19 with completely displaced fractures. Results showed significant improvement in superior displacement, angulation, and shortening. Patients with initial shortening above 20mm mostly remodeled to under 20mm. Younger patients had greater remodeling and over 80% achieved near-complete remodeling. The findings highlight the differences between adolescent and adult clavicle fractures. The speaker acknowledges the contributions of the study team, including Andy and the Rady team.

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Andrew Pennock, MD

Keywords

adolescent clavicle fractures

adult clavicle fractures

symptomatic malunions

remodeling in adolescent years

completely displaced fractures