ANY consideration of injury to the clavicle must take into account certain fundamentals. In the first place, absence of the clavicle is not incompatible with normal function of the shoulder girdle.

Most clavicle fractures heal well without surgery using a sling or splint. Surgery may be needed if the fracture is badly ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “I’ve been doing this now for over 25 years,” he said. “Clavicle fractures always are a part of our practice.” ...

The clavicle links the upper extremity to the appendicular skeleton and is stabilized by a series of strong ligaments medially and laterally. In the United States, clavicle fractures account for 5% of ...

Clavicular injuries encompass a spectrum from midshaft fractures to acromioclavicular joint dislocations and distal clavicle avulsions. Management strategies range from non-operative ...

Until about 15 years ago, most clavicle fractures were allowed to heal with minimal medical intervention. That changed after a 2007 study reported better shoulder function after plate-fixation surgery ...

A prospective, multicentre cohort study of 167 patients in eight emergency departments with clavicle injury. Emergency physicians with ultrasound training performed diagnostic POCUS. They obtained ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . TAMPA, Fla. — Results showed patients who undergo operative fixation of transverse or Z-type midshaft clavicle ...

Since many clavicle fractures in children heal well without surgery, understanding treatment settings can support better patient management, reduce unnecessary ED visits, and optimize follow-up care.

A shoulder fracture is a broken bone in the shoulder. These fractures typically occur after a fall or high impact collision. In most cases, surgery is not necessary to treat a shoulder fracture. The ...