Clavicle Fractures From An Adult Trauma Surgeon Perspective

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In a presentation addressing the benefits of surgical fixation for displaced adolescent clavicle fractures, Patrick Henry engages the audience by presenting arguments from ethical, scientific, and emotional perspectives. He starts by thanking his hosts and acknowledging the opposing viewpoint before asserting his stance on the advantages of surgical intervention. Henry highlights the financial motivations in the medical field, asserting that surgeons in Ontario have less incentive to operate than those advocating for non-operative treatments. He discusses the low non-union rate in children, emphasizing that the main concern is malunion, which has a high probability of occurring with displaced fractures. Through various studies, he illustrates the significance of proper alignment achieved through surgery, emphasizing high satisfaction rates and low complication risks. Henry concludes with an emotive appeal, urging parents to consider the long-term implications of untreated fractures for their children and positioning surgery as a responsible and caring choice for their health.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-210112

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