Adult Clavicular Fracture Case Report

Clavicular fractures make up 2-4% of all fractures. While most are nondisplaced and easily managed, serious complications can arise from more severe fractures. In these cases, immediate surgical intervention is required. However, there lacks a consensus regarding the optimal treatment for fractures...

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Published in:Journal of education & teaching in emergency medicine 2020-10, Vol.5 (4), p.V6-V11
Main Authors: Sea, Jessica L, Zuabi, Nadia, Wray, Alisa
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Clavicular fractures make up 2-4% of all fractures. While most are nondisplaced and easily managed, serious complications can arise from more severe fractures. In these cases, immediate surgical intervention is required. However, there lacks a consensus regarding the optimal treatment for fractures that are less severe. Here, we present a case of a 25-year-old male with a comminuted displaced mid-clavicular fracture. This report details the important clinical features of various types of clavicular fractures and discusses the current literature regarding indications for operative and nonoperative management. TopicsAdult clavicular fracture; mid-clavicle fracture; orthopedics, trauma, upper extremity.
ISSN:2474-1949
DOI:10.21980/J8FM0T