Abstract
We investigated the incidence of complications following childhood clavicle fractures and the necessity for follow-up in fracture clinic after the first orthopaedic consultation. We found that review in fracture clinic has no impact upon the outcome of clavicle fractures and complications such as non-union, mal-union or neurovascular problems are exceptionally rare. We concluded that there is no need for follow-up of children with isolated, uncomplicated clavicle fractures. These patients should be discharged after their first assessment in fracture clinic.
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