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Clavicle fracture
The clavicle is the bone that connects the scapula to the sternum. A fracture (also known as a "break") can occur from a direct blow to the shoulder. The treatment ranges from non-operative treatment in a sling to open treatment with metallic implants. An orthopaedic surgeon can provide more answers. For more detail, please see http://orthoinfo.Aaos.Org/topic.Cfm?Topic=a00072.
Dr. George Gantsoudes reviewed this
19 year experience in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common |
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What is the definition or description of: open repair of clavicle fracture?
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I have an clavicle fracture it has past 45days and after 30days of injury I have masturbated 3-4 times in 20days so does it affect my injury or not?
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Do children get clavicle fracture in child abuse?
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My friend has a type 1 comminuted clavicle fracture with skin tenting. Surgery or manual reduction? He is 13 y/o.
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