Definition

A clavicle fracture is a break in the clavicle bone (also called the collarbone). It connects the sternum (breastplate) to the shoulder.

The clavicle can fracture in three different places:

• Middle third—the middle portion of the clavicle, which is the most common site for a clavicle fracture
• Distal third—the end of the clavicle connecting to the shoulder
• Medial third—the end of the clavicle connecting to the sternum

Distal Third Clavicle Fracture

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