Fractures of the distal third clavicle are less common than midshaft fractures and account for only 10% to 30% of all clavicle fractures. Distal clavicle fractures may be treated conservatively or ...

A distal clavicle fracture is a complete or incomplete break (fracture) in the outer third of the collarbone (clavicle) near where it attaches to the shoulder blade (acromion).

AAOS 2006: There is a high dissatisfaction rate among patients who undergo nonoperative treatment of clavicle fractures, which has triggered an interest in surgical intervention.

A 0.24-cm. stainless-steel pin with a fluted drill tip is driven from the distal fracture face through the marrow and out through the cortex on the posterior surface of the distal third of the bone.

The clavicle plays a protective role in the upper body. When it is considered in that way, the need to treat clavicle fractures appropriately and in a timely manner takes on a whole new meaning ...

Q: My 14-year-old daughter broke her collarbone when she fell during a soccer game. How worried should I be? A: The clavicle (the medical name for the collar bone, there is one on each side of the … ...

A radiograph of the shoulder showed a fracture in the distal third of the clavicle at the site of a lytic lesion. Fracture after minimal trauma is pathologic and may be related to osteomyelitis, ...

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 ...

The clavicle is considered a long bone, since it's longer than it is wide. Long bones have two main parts. The diaphysis is the central part of the bone and the epiphysis is the rounded end of the ...