In the clinic
Fractures of the clavicle and dislocations of the acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints
The clavicle provides the only bony connection between the upper limb and trunk. Given its relative size and the potential forces that it transmits from the upper limb to the trunk, it is not surprising that it is often fractured. The typical site of fracture is the middle third (Fig. 7.30). The medial and lateral thirds are rarely fractured.