Best Practice Case Studies-Case 155 Asset 1 Clavicle Injuries

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The video reviews two clavicle fracture cases in children. A 14-year-old boy after a bike accident had radiographs showing an isolated, mildly displaced midshaft clavicle fracture with preserved AC joint alignment. A 3-year-old boy after a bunk bed fall had a subtle, acute nondisplaced distal clavicle fracture extending into the AC joint. The presenter then discusses clavicle fracture classification systems, especially NEAR and AO, noting that NEAR types 1, 3, and 4 are stable, while types 2 and 5 are unstable. Emphasis is placed on clear, descriptive reporting of fracture location, displacement, stability, and associated injuries.

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Edition 4th Edition

Related Case 4th Edition, Case 155

Topic Shoulder

Keywords

4th Edition

4th Edition, Case 155

Shoulder

pediatric clavicle fracture

midshaft clavicle fracture

distal clavicle fracture

NEAR classification

AO classification