Protect Clavicle to Avoid Sports Associated Clavicle Fracture-Still Even Segmental Fracture Can Be Managed Well with Surgery in Today's Era

Abstract

Clavicle is an S-shaped subcutaneous bone which increases the band ring power of the shoulder. Clavicle fractures account for approximately 4% of all fractures. Fractures occur most commonly in the middle third of the bone (76-82%) and less often in the distal (12-21%) and medial (3-6%) thirds.