Osteosynthesis of clavicle fractures and its complications. Literature review. Part 1

Clavicle fractures are one of the most common injuries of the skeleton bones in an adult active, able bodied population. Thus, they are a socially significant injury. The review of the literature is based on Russian language primary sources from 2013 to 2022, containing the results of relevant studies in the field of clavicle fractures. Some earlier studies were also used. Objective To analyze the existing methods of surgical treatment of clavicle fractures with an emphasis on the frequency of postoperative complications, the timing of treatment and rehabilitation. In clinical practice, there are many methods of treating clavicle fractures both conservative and various options for surgical methods. Each of the methods of treatment has both positive and negative qualities, none of them excludes the development of complications, in particular – the non-extension of the collarbone. Complications significantly increase the time of treatment of the patient, make it difficult to rehabilitation and return to active life.