Historically, one of the few golden rules of orthopedics was that midshaft clavicle fractures did not need surgical repair. Literature published predominantly within the last 10 years has challenged ...

Clavicle fracture: A clavicle fracture refers to a break in the collarbone. The clavicle is the bone that connects the shoulder blade to the breastbone. Clavicle fractures are fairly common and ...

Clavicle fractures, or broken collarbones, are typically treated without surgery. There is some evidence, though, to suggest that clavicle fractures may heal faster and more predictably when ...

Fractures that are not midshaft, but close to the AC joint—where the shoulder blade and clavicle meet—present a different set of issues. In order to have a stable shoulder, a specialized plate ...

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 ...