Presentation
History of fall
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Medial clavicle fracture
{"current_user":null,"step_through_annotations":true,"access":{"can_edit":false,"can_download":true,"can_toggle_annotations":true,"can_feature":false,"can_examine_pipeline_reports":false,"can_pin":false},"extraPropsURL":"/studies/30859/annotated_viewer_json?iframe=true\u0026lang=us"}
CT shows a fracture of the medial third of the right clavicle, which is displaced anteriorly. Sternoclavicular joint is also subluxed.
Case Discussion
Medial third fractures are relatively rare 5% -6%, and are generally associated with other thoracic injuries particularly with posterior displacement or dislocation of the medial component.