A 17-year-old high school tennis player sustains a right midshaft clavicle fracture. Which of the following increases the risk of nonunion in the non operative treatment of clavicle fractures
Correct Answer: Displacement and comminution
Description: Displacement and comminution have been shown to increase risk of non-union in nonoperative management. There are no significant differences between outcomes when using sling immobilization versus a figure-of-eight bandage.
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