Examining the novel use of continuous compression implants in clavicle reconstruction: A biomechanical study

•Low-profile shape-memory staples may hold promise for clavicle fracture fixation.•Shape-memory staples were more compliant than traditional plate constructs.•Traditional plates outperformed shape-memory staples in cyclic loading.•Synthetic bones and osteopenic cadaveric bo nes yielded different failure modes.•Plate and staple repair constructs may be a viable option for larger bones.