Sequelae of clavicle fracture

Clavicle fracture has a low probability of sequelae, some of which may be limited mobility, non-union or delayed healing of the fracture. Most clavicle fractures are caused by indirect external forces. When the hand or elbow falls on the ground first, the external force from the forearm or elbow along the humeral trunk to the proximal end of the impact, because the clavicle is the only pillar between the scapular girdle and the torso, and thus prone to fracture. 1. Restriction of activity: when elderly patients do not use the affected limb or perform functional movement due to pain, stiffness of shoulder, elbow or finger joints may occur, and in severe cases, ankylosis occurs, which is a complete restriction of activity. 2. Fracture non-healing or delayed healing: the fracture fixation is not secure, resulting in the relative activity of the broken end, the formation of more fibrous scar tissue, resulting in prolonged cycle of fracture healing or even non-healing. The risk of sequelae is low if the clavicle fracture is treated in time and properly, so it is important to go to the hospital as soon as possible.