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. 2020 Oct 15;5(4):V6-V11.
doi: 10.21980/J8FM0T. eCollection 2020 Oct.

Adult Clavicular Fracture Case Report

Jessica L Sea  1 , Nadia Zuabi  1 , Alisa Wray  1
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Adult Clavicular Fracture Case Report

Jessica L Sea et al. J Educ Teach Emerg Med. .

Abstract

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.

Topics: Adult clavicular fracture; mid-clavicle fracture; orthopedics, trauma, upper extremity.

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