True statement regarding fracture of the clavicle is -
Most common complication is malunion
Occurs at the jn. of medial 1/3rd & lateral 2/3rd
Usually occurs due to fall on elbow
Communitted fracture is common
Most common complication of clavicle fracture is malunion.
The commonest site of fracture is at the junction of the middle third and lateral third (at the junction of medial 2/3rd and lateral 1/3rd).
The fracture usually occurs due to fall on the shoulder and sometimes fall onto the outstretched hand.
Usually, clavicle breaks into two fragments. A comminuted fracture is rare.