Clavicle Fracture
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Clavicle Fracture Outlook
What to expect with a clavicle fracture:
Fractures usually heal within 6 weeks.
Surgery is rarely required.
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Clavicle Fracture Underlying Cause
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AC separation
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Last Updated: Mar 12, 2008
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Clavicle Fracture References:
Chevalley T, Hoffmeyer P, Bonjour JP, Rizzoli R. An osteoporosis clinical pathway for the medical management of patients with low-trauma fracture. Osteoporos Int. 2002;13(6):450-5.
Kao FC, Chao EK, Chen CH, Yu SW, Chen CY, Yen CY. Treatment of distal clavicle fracture using Kirschner wires and tension-band wires. J Trauma. 2001 Sep;51(3):522-5.
Roset-Llobet J, Salo-Orfila JM. Sports-related stress fracture of the clavicle: a case report. Int Orthop. 1998;22(4):266-8.
