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Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis shows anteroinferior plating improves shoulder function over superior plating for clavicle fractures
Anteroinferior plating improves shoulder function after clavicle fracture
This meta-analysis evaluated anteroinferior plating versus superior plating for mid-shaft clavicle fractures in 1,433 adults.
A new analysis of 1,433 patients finds that anteroinferior plating leads to better shoulder function and fewer nerve injuries than superior …
May 1, 2026
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
RCT
Modified clavipectoral block reduces pain and hemidiaphragmatic paralysis in clavicular surgery
A New Nerve Block Offers Pain Relief Without the Scary Side Effect
In this RCT of 56 patients undergoing midshaft clavicular surgery, ultrasound-guided modified clavipectoral fascial plane block plus superfi…
For patients needing collarbone surgery, a new nerve block technique provides equal pain relief without the risk of temporary breathing musc…
Apr 11, 2026