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We retrospectively reviewed 79 patients who underwent operative treatment for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures (Group A: 28 patients with superior plating; Group B: 51 patients with anteroinferior plating) that were at least 2\u00a0years postoperatively. Adjusted Constant Score (aCS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) score were compared. Bone union, implant removal, complications and revision surgeries were assessed. Group A had a significantly higher aCS compared to group B (90, IQR: 85.0\u201391.0 vs. 91, IQR: 90.0\u201393.0;\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u20090.037). No significant differences between groups were seen in VAS (\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u20090.283) and QuickDASH (\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u20090.384). Bone union was achieved in 76 patients (96.2%) with no significant differences between groups (Group A: 96.4% vs. Group B: 96.1%;\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&gt;\u20090.999). There were no significant differences in implant removal rates (Group A: 60.7% vs. Group B: 66.7%;\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u20090.630), complications (Group A: 46.4% vs. Group B: 31.4%;\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u20090.226) and revisions (Group A: 25% vs. Group B: 9.8%;\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u20090.102). 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