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Do children get clavicle fracture in child abuse?

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

That is a tough : Question as anything can happen, but most clavicel fracture are from falls or direct force as in sports, ie a fall from a playscape or a check in hockey. An isolated clavicle fracture would be hard to cause without some other signs of abuse. Typical fractures from abuse are long bone fractures, and so called corner fractures from twisting a limb. But the main thing is if suspicious ask!

Answered 12/28/2022

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Dr. Rudolf Brutoco answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

It is possible.: Other fractures -- like skull, rib and long bones are more common. Regardless of the type of fracture, if you suspect child abuse, you should find a way to help that child.If necessary, contact the child's dr, or teacher, or a county child protective services agency.

Answered 10/9/2013

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