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Orthopaedics General 58e29128

True statement regarding fracture of the clavicle is -

A
Most common complication is malunion
B
Occurs at the jn. of medial 1/3rd & lateral 2/3rd
C
Usually occurs due to fall on elbow
D
Communitted fracture is common
High-Yield Explanation
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.

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