Fractures around the shoulder and the humerus

Abstract

Fractures of the clavicle are seen extremely commonly in the children's fracture clinic. The vast majority are of the diaphysis and are caused by a fall on the outstretched hand. These low-energy fractures occur in children who have an excellent potential for remodeling. After 7-10 days a mass forms over the affected clavicle: this represents a healing fracture callus and disappears within another 2-3 weeks when the fracture has stabilized. © Springer-Verlag London Limited 2010.