Clavicle fracture rehabilitation protocol range of motion immobilizer exercises phase i 06 weeks 04 weeks. A clavicle fracture is a break in the collarbone, one of the main bones in the shoulder. Clavicule distale, fracture instable, plaque a crochet. This type of fracture is fairly commonaccounting for about 5 percent of all adult fractures.
Injuries of shoulder girdle clavicle fracture scapula fracture 2. In this instance a left jplate was selected to stabilize the right medial clavicle fracture as it fits the medial portion of the. Nonoperative treatment of displaced shaft fractures may be associated with a higher rate of nonunion and functional deficits than previously reported. However, in some cases, open reduction and internal fixation are. Treatment will depend on the damage and the kind of fracture you have. Most clavicle fractures occur when a fall onto the shoulder or an outstretched arm puts enough pressure on the bone that it snaps or breaks. The full text of this article is available in pdf format.
Clavicle fracture broken collarbone orthoinfo aaos. Media in category fractures of the human clavicle the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Treatment of unstable distalthird clavicule fractures. Immobilized at all times day and night off for hygiene and gentle exercise only 04 weeks. They usually require minimal treatment, which relies on analgesia and a collarandcuff. Also articulate with acromion process of scapula at acromioclavicular joint and. You may be given contrast liquid to help the fracture show up better in the pictures. Spitalzentrum biel szb centre hospitalier bienne chb 418,762 views. Is an sshape long, curved,tubular bone, lies horizontally a cross the root of neck. It is the bone that goes from the top of your breastbone to your shoulder blade. Functional recovery following early mobilization after. Distal fractures are classified based on the relationship to the coracoclavicular ligaments, which determines the likelihood of displace ment. Anteroposterior xray of an acute left clavicular fracture.
Most clavicle fractures occur from falls, sports injuries, or car accidents. A clavicle fracture, also known as a broken collarbone, is a bone fracture of the clavicle. Tell the healthcare provider if you have ever had an allergic reaction to contrast liquid. Pdf the traditional massage of the newborn and young infant is an ancient practice in africa and other regions. Most distal fractures can also be treated nonoperatively. In cases with small comminuted fragments not amenable to lag screw. Clavicle fractures constitute 5 to 10 percent of all fractures. Undisplaced fractures of both the diaphysis and the lateral end of the clavicle have a high rate of union, and the functional outcomes are good after nonoperative treatment. Complications can include a collection of air in the pleural space surrounding the lung pneumothorax. Clavicle fractures are common clinical problems, accounting for approximately 10% of all fractures. Mecanisme, clinique, imagerie, complications, traitement. Symptoms typically include pain at the site of the break and a decreased ability to move the affected arm.