Clavicle fractures are common injuries seen in all age groups. Management of midshaft clavicle fractures with significant displacement and comminution is often surgical. Fractures of the lateral end of the clavicle mostly do well with nonoperative management. This chapter outlines the contemporary management of these injuries and provides some technical pearls for their surgical management.

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Clavicle Fractures in Adults

  • Rohit Garg,
  • Jesse Jupiter

摘要

Clavicle fractures are common injuries seen in all age groups. Management of midshaft clavicle fractures with significant displacement and comminution is often surgical. Fractures of the lateral end of the clavicle mostly do well with nonoperative management. This chapter outlines the contemporary management of these injuries and provides some technical pearls for their surgical management.