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Clavicle fracture

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Child

Shoulder x-rays

x-ray

The very distal aspect of the clavicle is fractured. The fracture appears comminuted, and involves the acromioclavicular joint. The coracoclavicular distance is somewhat widened. 

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates a relatively uncommon clavicular fracture, namely one involving the very lateral aspect. 

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