Distal clavicle fracture

Case contributed by Servet Kahveci
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right shoulder trauma, restriction of abduction

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Displaced fracture is seen at the lateral (distal) end of clavicle

Case Discussion

Distal (lateral) third fractures represent about 15-25% of clavicle fractures. Middle third (midshaft)  fractures account for approximately 75-80% of all clavicle fractures. Proximal (medial) third fractures are least common, accounting for less than 5% of clavicle fractures.

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