Three methods of management of simple fracture of the clavicle in adults are described: the figure-of-8 splint, external immobilization in plaster of Paris and open reduction with internal ...

Severe initial trauma, marked initial displacement and shortening, soft tissue interposition, or inadequate initial immobilization can contribute to nonunion.

Clavicular fractures are common injuries among children, usually due to sports-related trauma or accidental falls. The ...

A 65-year-old right-hand dominant woman with no reported past medical history presented with left clavicular pain and wound drainage 8 days after she was struck by a motor vehicle in her home ...

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Injuries related to weight training are becoming increasingly common as the trend for body resistance training grows. There have been numerous injuries related to repeated stress, but this appears to ...

SEVENTEEN member The8 will be attending the boyband's upcoming events in a neck brace after sustaining a fracture to his left clavicle.

The guideline recommends slings for immobilization compared with figure-of-eight braces for acute clavicle fractures.

Answer: Clavicle fractures are a relatively common injury for cyclists. Fortunately, many of these fractures do not require surgery. The first line of treatment is immobilization in a sling.

Absence of the clavicle results in a foreshortened appearance to the shoulder girdle. Therefore, fracture, loss, or shortening of the clavicle can result in significant disability.