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J Shoulder Elbow Surg

Return to riding after open reduction internal fixation of acute clavicle fractures in professional horse jockeys.
Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery    September 18, 2026   S1058-2746(26)00567-7 doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2026.09.003
Rowse JC, Faulkner H, Hermans D, Duckworth DG.High-velocity, traumatic fracture of the clavicle is one of the most common injuries suffered by professional horse jockeys. Operative fixation represents the mainstay of treatment in this cohort. Despite this, there remains a paucity of evidence to guide post-operative recovery and time to return to riding. Accordingly, the aim of the present study was to establish the safety and efficacy of open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of acute clavicle fractures in professional horse jockeys. Methods: A prospectively maintained database was used to retrospectively identify professional horse jock...