Clavicular fracture is usually treated by:
Clavicular fracture Inferior displacement of the lateral fragment in clavicle fractures is due to gravity acting on the I/L arm. The medial segment is held up by the action of the SCM Clavicle Fracture Treatment:- A figure-of-8 bandage-the purpose of immobilisation, and gives pain relief. Open reduction and internal fixation is required, either when the fracture is associated with neurovascular deficit, or in some severely displaced fractures, where it may be more of a cosmetic concern. In such cases, the fracture is fixed internally with a plate or a nail.
Traction
Open Reduction and Internal fixation
Figure of eight bandage
Plate and Screw fixation
Upper Limb Traumatology