Acromioclavicular joint injuries Isolated midshaft clavicle fractures Injuries: Challenges and Considerations
According to a new study published in BMC Surgery, Ipsilateral acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injuries with midshaft clavicle fractures (MCFs) are uncommon and frequently go unnoticed, particularly in mild cases. The exact injury mechanism remains uncertain, and no established classification system determines severity. These injuries are typically treated separately, as no standardized protocol exists. Although current outcomes are promising, further research is needed to improve understanding and assess long-term results.
Isolated midshaft clavicle fractures (MCF) and acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injuries are common, but simultaneous cases are rare and often receive insufficient clinical attention, resulting in missed diagnoses. Moreover, there is no consensus on the injury mechanism, classification, and treatment, and the prognosis remains poorly summarized.
This review aims to provide an overview of MCFs with ipsilateral ACJ injuries, focusing on injury mechanism, classification, treatment, and prognosis. The searched the literature published between 1962 and 2024 on PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE using the search terms “clavicle fracture [Title/Abstract]) AND (acromioclavicular [Title/Abstract])”. Studies reporting clinical outcomes in patients with MCF and ipsilateral ACJ injuries were included. 37 studies were included after screening.
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