How to handle clavicle fractures in infants

Clavicle fractures in infants are usually treated conservatively and surgery is not recommended because the growth capacity of infants is relatively good and the ability to shape later is also very good. When the fracture grows and develops, even if the fracture has some deformity, it will gradually grow symmetrically with the opposite side and the deformity will disappear. Therefore, the fracture is repositioned manually and then externally fixed with a figure-of-eight bandage or with a clavicle fixation belt. If the fracture is in a newborn infant, you can see the growth of bone scabs after 1-2 weeks of fixation, and then you can remove the external fixation and give functional exercises.