Reliability of preoperative conventional X-ray diagnostics for multifragmentary midclavicular fractures - a retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of assessing preoperative conventional X-ray diagnostics in determining whether a comminuted clavicle fracture is present.

Methods: A total of 326 patients with complete clinical and radiological documentation treated for a central clavicle fracture at the author's department between January 1, 2012, and June 30, 2023, were included. Among these, 73 were female, and 253 were male in a mean age of 37.