
Clavicle Fractures - Midshaft - Trauma - Orthobullets
Midshaft Clavicle fractures are common traumatic injuries caused by a direct impact to the shoulder girdle and is most commonly seen in young, active adults. Diagnosis can be made radiographically …
Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone): Treatment & Recovery
May 30, 2025 · A clavicle fracture (broken collarbone) is a common injury that happens when the bone between your shoulder blade and breastbone breaks. Treatment is physical therapy and wearing a …
Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone) - OrthoInfo - AAOS
A clavicle fracture is a break in the collarbone, one of the bones in the shoulder. Most clavicle fractures occur when a fall onto an outstretched arm puts enough pressure on the bone that it snaps or breaks.
Clavicle Fractures - Johns Hopkins Medicine
The clavicle (collarbone) is one of the most fractured bones in the body. Symptoms of a broken collarbone include severe pain and swelling at the site of the fracture and with visible deformity in …
Clavicle Fracture Treatment: When Is Surgery Necessary?
Nov 30, 2025 · Clavicle fractures are most commonly treated with noninvasive measures, but some are better treated with surgery. Learn more about when surgery is the best option.
Clavicle fractures - UpToDate
Oct 13, 2025 · Clavicle fractures occur commonly, often from indirect or direct trauma to the shoulder region. Clinicians working in emergency departments and general clinics should be familiar with the …
Broken collarbone - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 10, 2022 · The collarbone, also known as the clavicle, connects the shoulder blade to the breastbone. Common causes of a broken collarbone include falls, sports and traffic accidents. …
Clavicle Fractures - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Jul 31, 2023 · Fractures of the clavicle are quite common, accounting for up to 10% of all fractures. It is the most common fracture of childhood. A fall onto the lateral shoulder most frequently causes a …
Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone) - Orthopaedic Trauma …
Broken collarbones usually hurt a lot, and moving your arm can be painful. You might see or feel a bump where the bone is broken, and sometimes your shoulder may look lower than the other side. A doctor …
Clavicle Fracture - Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow
Clavicle collarbone fractures are common injuries that can occur from falls, sports, or accidents. This article will cover everything you need to know about clavicle fractures, including types, symptoms, …