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Fracture assessment Information page for parents

# Clavicle fracture in children

Clavicle fracture is one of the most common fractures in children. It may occur after a fall on the shoulder, a fall on the hand, sports trauma or a direct blow. In younger children, healing and remodelling potential is often high; in adolescents, evaluation may be closer to that of the young adult, especially with marked displacement or intense sports activity.

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## What I assess during the visit

During the visit I personally review the X-ray images together with the report and any available documentation. I assess the type of fracture, alignment and stability, the child's age and remaining growth, and any relationship with the growth plate. These elements help understand whether the current pathway is appropriate and how to plan the following check-ups.

The check-up can be useful after an injury, an X-ray or an emergency department visit.

The most frequent location is the middle portion of the clavicle, but lateral or medial ends may also be involved. Evaluation considers age, location, clinical appearance, X-rays and any skin compromise.

In case of visible deformity, severe uncontrolled pain, cold or pale fingers, sensory changes, open wounds or major trauma, urgent ER care is required.

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#### 🩺 Clinical note

In paediatric fractures it is not only about whether a bone is broken: site of the lesion, growth plate involvement, the child's age and remodelling potential all shape the follow-up plan.

## Why it deserves careful evaluation

In most children, clavicle fracture has a favourable course, but not all situations are alike. Age, degree of displacement, possible shortening, proximity to the skin, pain, sport practised and functional demands of the child or adolescent are all important.

In sporting adolescents, some fractures may require a deeper discussion of the most suitable pathway, always after clinical and radiographic evaluation.

## Possible aspects to check
- fracture location
- displacement and shortening
- relation to the skin
- shoulder pain and function
- child's age
- sport practised
- progressive recovery of mobility

Aspects assessed during a paediatric orthopaedic visit. They are not self-management criteria.

## Related content

[paediatric sports traumatology](https://ortopediaevolutiva.com/en/conditions/sports-injuries)[surgical treatment of paediatric fractures](https://ortopediaevolutiva.com/en/surgery/injuries-fractures)[fractures near the growth plate](https://ortopediaevolutiva.com/en/surgery/physeal-fractures)[Back to the paediatric injuries and fractures guide](https://ortopediaevolutiva.com/en/conditions/injuries-fractures)

## Complete injuries and fractures pathway

This page is part of the paediatric injuries and fractures pathway. The main guide covers the overall picture and the warning signs.
- [1 Overview: when an injury is urgent How growing bone behaves, what happens in the emergency room and when an orthopaedic review is useful.](https://ortopediaevolutiva.com/en/conditions/injuries-fractures)
- [2 Shoulder and arm · you are here Clavicle and humerus fractures: often managed without surgery, but the indication depends on age, site and displacement.](https://ortopediaevolutiva.com/en/conditions/clavicle-fracture-children) [Humerus](https://ortopediaevolutiva.com/en/conditions/humerus-fracture-children)
- [Humerus surgery](https://ortopediaevolutiva.com/en/surgery/fractures/humerus)
- [3 Elbow and forearm Supracondylar, forearm and wrist fractures: the most frequent paediatric sites.](https://ortopediaevolutiva.com/en/conditions/elbow-fracture-children)
- [4 Hand and fingers: recovery after immobilisation Recovery sheet for finger motion after a splint or cast, with the stiffness signs to report.](https://ortopediaevolutiva.com/en/parents-kids/exercises/post-cast/after-finger-cast)

Adjacent clinical pictures: [Sports injuries](https://ortopediaevolutiva.com/en/conditions/sports-injuries)

## Paediatric orthopaedic check-up after trauma or fracture

Dr. Daniele Priano sees children and adolescents in Milan. The visit can be useful after the ER, X-rays, a cast, sports trauma or questions about the follow-up pathway.

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