Clavicle fractures can cause pain and functional impairment if not managed appropriately. This paper evaluates the prevalence of clavicular fractures, estimates number of cases requiring operative treatment, whether removal of implant is a frequent necessity and compares the final functional outcome of the operative and non-operative group. Between November 2005 and November 2007 patients with clavicular fractures were eligible for participation. Patients below 18 years of age, and pathological fractures were excluded. Operative versus non-operative treatment, radiographic classification (Allman system), complications, implant removal, and functional outcome using the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder scores were documented and analysed.Introduction
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