Clinical Research in Orthopedics

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Hillen RJ Author

Subjects of specialization
Midshaft,Fracture,Clavicle,Outcome,Functionality

Affiliation
Waterland Hospital, Waterlandlaan 250, 1441 RN, Purmerend, The Netherlands

Biography

Hillen was working at Waterland Hospital, Waterlandlaan 250, 1441 RN, Purmerend, The Netherlands. He has more than 50 publications. His current research focuses in orthopedics.


Publications

Research Article Open Access

Predictive Factors for Functional Outcome after Conservative Treatment of Midshaft Clavicular Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Author(s):

Hockers NP, Hillen RJ , Fransen BL , Willems JIP, Hoozemans MJM and Burger BJ

Background
The aim of this study is to identify factors based on radiological characteristics and nature of presenting history, that are predictive in functional outcome at two to nine years follow-up, in patients that were treated conservatively after a midshaft clavicle fracture.

Methods
We performed a retrospective cohort study of all patients that presented to the emergency department of Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep Alkmaar in the Netherlands, between 2004 and 2006. Follow-up was performed at 2 to 3 years and at 7 to 9 years after injury. This resulted in a total amount of 48 and 31 included patients, respectively. The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score (DASH score) was used to assess patient reported functional outc... view moreĀ»

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