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Clavicle fracture (broken bone).. Location of clavicle It extends between the sternum (the manubrium) and scapula (the acromion process).

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1 Clavicle fracture (broken bone).

2 Location of clavicle It extends between the sternum (the manubrium) and scapula (the acromion process).

3 Fracture classification Allman classification: -Group I fractures: The most common (80%). -Group II fractures: Less frequently (12-15%). -Group III fractures: Less than 5%.

4 Etiology Trauma : -fall on shoulder. -fall on outstretched hand. -car accident. In babies during birth.

5 Symptoms Pain, and inability to raise the arm because of pain. Swelling. Deformity or bump over the break. Bruising.

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7 Treatment Medications to relieve the pain. Antibiotics and tetanus shot (when do I use them?). Surgery in some cases.


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