Dear all, This ppt contains the cause, clinical and radiological features, treatment and complication of fracture of the clavicle. I hope this is useful to you. Thank you

1. Fracture of
clavicle
By:- Dr. Bindesh D. Patel, PT
Deputy Registrar
P P Savani University

2. Pathoanatomy
• Junction of middle and outer-third is
commonest site

3. • Fracture is usually displaced

4. Outer fragment
Displaces medially
and downwards
Because of pull of
pectoralis major
muscle
Inner fragment
Displaces upward
Because of pull of
sternocleidomastoid
muscle

5. Diagnosis
• History of trauma followed by pain, swelling
and crepitus
• Can be confirmed
on x-ray
• Also check for
neurovascular
deficit

6. Treatment
• Unites readily
• Immobilization is sufficient in triangular sling for
minimal displacement.
• A figure of 8 bandage can be applied in young
adult with a displaced fracture.
• Open reduction and internal fixation is required
– Severally displaced fracture
– Patient with neurovascular deficit
• Fracture is fixed with a plate or a nail

10. Complications
• Early complication :- Fracture fragment may
injure the subclavian vessels or brachial plexus
• Late complication :- shoulder stiffness,
Malunion, Non-union.