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Methods of conservative treatment of fractures clavicle: (A) Collar and cuff sling,
(B) Strapping and sling suspension, and (C) Figure of ‘8’ bandaging
• Newborn to perambulatory children: Treated symptomatically, bind
arm to the chest.
• Ambulatory stage (2-12 yr): Figure of ‘8’ bandages, tightened after
three days and later one week.
• Twelve years to maturity: Commercially available figure of ‘8’ harness.
• Surgery is rarely indicated and consists of open reduction and rigid
internal fixation.
• Methods of Internal Fixation :
• Intramedullary fixation with K-wires.
• Rigid plate and screw fixation with AO semitubular or pelvic
reconstruction plate
Indication :
• Shortening or distraction of fragments for more
than 2 cm.
• More than 100 percent displacement or fragmentation.
• Bilateral fractures.
Radiograph showing fracture clavicle plate fixation
new in the treatment of fracture clavicle
• Intramedullary compression clavicular nail
• Mckeever’s threaded IM pin
• External fixators in open clavicular fractures
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