Clavicle Fractures
Dr. John 'Jack' Wilber, University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Dr. Nicholas Vedder, Plastic Surgery, University of Washington
One of this year's Trauma Summit honorary visiting Professors, Dr. John 'Jack' Wilbur, is an internationally renowned expert on the subject of Fractures of the collarbone (clavicle fractures). There remains a great deal of uncertainty regarding preferred treatment of these injuries. Many of these fractures can be treated nonsurgically with good outcomes. A greater awareness of factors which affect final outcomes and more refined surgical techniques have lead to a reevaluation of surgery in the treatment of clavicle fractures. Dr. Wilbur provides a critical review of treatment options and provides definitive suggestions for selecting treatment and valuable 'how-to' tips.