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Oblique incision for clavicle fracture had several advantages vs transverse incision
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Although both oblique and transverse incisions for treatment of fractures of the mid-to-outer third of the clavicle had equivalent effects on recovery of shoulder joint function, the oblique incision had several advantages over the transverse incision, according to published results.
Researchers allocated patients with fracture of the mid-to-outer third of the clavicle to undergo surgical treatment through an oblique incision (n=62) or a transverse incision (n=64) based on patients’ choice of treatment. Researchers compared operative time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative fracture healing time, incision size, clinical complications, postoperative subjective satisfaction and shoulder function between the two groups.
Results showed no significant differences in operative time, postoperative fracture healing time, postoperative shoulder function and clinical complications between the oblique incision group and the transverse incision group. However, researchers found less intraoperative blood loss and smaller surgical incisions in the oblique incision group, as well as better outcomes for postoperative satisfaction, absence of shoulder numbness at the last follow-up and satisfaction with the scar. – by Casey Tingle
Disclosures: The authors report no relevant financial disclosures.
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