Clavicle Fractures by Danielle Tomminelli https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem Module 5 en-us 2020-02-16 19:00:24 UTC 2025-10-16 14:41:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/Clavicle_Fracture_Left.jpg/1200px-Clavicle_Fracture_Left.jpg Background dtomminelli https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446126347 Most frequently broken bone in pediatrics is the CLAVICLE.]]> 2020-02-16 19:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446126347 Statistics dtomminelli https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446126640 Clavicle fractures account for approximately 10-15% of all fractures. The mid shaft region is the area of the clavicle most commonly fracture; making up about 90% of the fractures. ]]> 2020-02-16 19:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446126640 Mechanism of Injury dtomminelli https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446127634 Fall on an outstretched hand (FOOSH) or direct contact to the clavicle. A fall onto the lateral shoulder may also be a potential risk for clavicle injury.]]> 2020-02-16 19:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446127634 Observation dtomminelli https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446130713 Skin tenting and deformity is usually always present due to the lack of soft tissue in the area.]]> 2020-02-16 19:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446130713 Non-Operative Management dtomminelli https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446131069 Utilizing a sling then progressing to ROM activities. Union of fractured segments usually occurs at about 10 weeks. ]]> 2020-02-16 19:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446131069 Operative Management dtomminelli https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446131268 Plate fixation and intramedullary are often used. Union usually occurs at 7.5 weeks with surgical intervention. ]]> 2020-02-16 19:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446131268 Imaging dtomminelli https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446131628 XRAYs are used for diagnosis. An anteroposterior view is the most view to obtain. ]]> 2020-02-16 19:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446131628 Return to Sport dtomminelli https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446131823 Return to sport can begin once signs of union are present. This is normally around 6-8 weeks. ]]> 2020-02-16 19:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dtomminelli/6r2zlryo6xem/wish/446131823