• The clavicle, also known as the collarbone, is a long bone that connects the sternum to the scapula. (proprofs.com)
  • This notch serves as an important landmark for the articulation of the clavicle (collarbone) with the sternum. (proprofs.com)
  • A clavicle fracture is a break in the collarbone, one of the main bones in the shoulder. (aaos.org)
  • The clavicle, or collarbone, is the bone that runs from your shoulder to your breastbone. (aafp.org)
  • The clavicle , also colloquially known as the collarbone , is the only bone connecting the pectoral girdle to the axial skeleton and is the only long bone that lies horizontally in the human skeleton. (radiopaedia.org)
  • The outer part of the collarbone breaks and separates and these fractures can be called displaced, in that the bones fail to line up. (york.ac.uk)
  • The muscle splits into two tendons at the shoulder, one shorter tendon, and a longer tendon which runs over the top of the humerus bone (upper arm) and attaches to the top of the shoulder blade (scapula bone). (sportsinjuryclinic.net)
  • The Pectoralis Major tendon is weakest where it inserts into the arm or humerus bone. (sportsinjuryclinic.net)
  • The humerus , a long, hollow bone, rests against a shallow socket on the shoulder blade. (usf.edu)
  • As your body weight lands on your arm, it forces the humerus into the shoulder joint, and the forces transferred up the arm, if great enough, can cause the clavicle to fracture. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • Diagnosis and management of Paget's disease of bone in adults: a clinical guideline. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Paget's disease of bone: an Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline. (msdmanuals.com)
  • New insights into the role of sequestosome 1/p62 mutant proteins in the pathogenesis of Paget's disease of bone. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Most clavicle fractures occur when a fall onto the shoulder or an outstretched arm puts enough pressure on the bone that it snaps or breaks. (aaos.org)
  • Clavicle fractures are fairly common and occur in people of all ages. (aaos.org)
  • Most fractures occur in the middle portion, or shaft, of the bone. (aaos.org)
  • In a baby, a clavicle fracture can occur during the passage through the birth canal. (aaos.org)
  • Fractures of the clavicle, primarily occur in young males and constitute 2.6-5% of all fractures in adults. (york.ac.uk)
  • When deformities are severe, pathological fractures can occur as a result of altered bone strength of weight-bearing bones. (medscape.com)
  • Fibrous dysplasia is a congenital, noninherited, benign intramedullary bone lesion in which the normal bone marrow is replaced by abnormal fibro-osseous tissue. (medscape.com)
  • On the inferior surface of the medial clavicle is the costal tuberosity and subclavian groove, which form the attachment sites for costoclavicular ligament and subclavius muscle, respectively. (radiopaedia.org)
  • We review the most common causes of an isolated and asymptomatic enlargement of the medial clavicle. (wren-clothing.com)
  • Chest x-rays are correctly aligned if the medial ends of clavicles are equidistant from the spinous process of vertebrae at the T4/5 level. (radiopaedia.org)
  • You can even upgrade your conventional bone collections with color-coded vertebrae to speed recognition, enhance comprehension. (cpr-savers.com)
  • Use of the Titanium Elastic Nail (TEN) in displaced clavicle fractures offers a means of minimally invasive fixation that allows for early motion and function, immediate pain reduction and a lower rate of fracture non-union and malunion compared to non operative treatments. (aofoundation.org)
  • In a clavicle fracture, there is usually an obvious deformity, or bump, at the fracture site. (aaos.org)
  • Looking at a clavicle fracture in the mirror, you may see a "step off deformity", where the bone seems to drop in the middle. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • The disease may be asymptomatic or cause gradual onset of bone pain or deformity. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Axis Scientific built this anatomically correct model of the human ulna bone from a durable PVC-like material. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • The radius is the paired forearm bone located in front of the ulna. (abchealthonline.com)
  • The leg consists, like the forearm, of two bones. (usf.edu)
  • A 35-year-old man presented to us with nonunion of both bones of the right forearm. (researchgate.net)
  • The shoulder or pectoral girdle is composed of the bones that connect the upper extremity to the axial skeleton. (medscape.com)
  • A cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a rare autossomal dominant skeletal disease (1:1.000.000) that affects generally clavicular and cranial bones, caused by a defect in the CBFA1 gene, that regulates differentiation of osteoblasts and appropriate bone formation. (bvsalud.org)
  • Whilst the majority of injuries involving fractures will affect only one or bones, in the case of very serious accidents such as high speed road collisions or falls from height, a large number of bones might be broken. (clarkewillmott.com)
  • Clavicle fractures are common sports injuries with sports like football and rugby. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • The traditional treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures has been non operative. (aofoundation.org)
  • Although minimally displaced fractures do well, outcome studies have shown higher incidences of fracture malunion, non-union, and patient dissatisfaction after non operative treatment of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. (aofoundation.org)
  • Percutaneous Pinning of Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures. (aofoundation.org)
  • The clavicle is a common site for injury because of its superficial location, its thin midshaft, and the forces transmitted across it. (aafp.org)
  • This groove provides a location for the subclavius muscle to anchor and stabilize the clavicle. (proprofs.com)
  • Many clavicle fractures can be treated by wearing a sling to keep the arm and shoulder from moving while the bone heals. (aaos.org)
  • Depending on the severity of the fracture, and whether or not it is displaced, you will be placed in a sling for a few weeks as the bone heals. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • I discover the first bone diamond in a hunk of crocodile clavicle, lodged between the foramen and articular process. (goodreads.com)
  • On a chest x-ray image, the clavicles are superimposed over the apex of both the lungs and obscure the subtle lesions. (radiopaedia.org)
  • Clavicle from Weeping Capuchin Skeleton SC-263 . (boneclones.com)
  • These are the bones that are appended to the axial or central skeleton. (usf.edu)
  • Polyostotic forms involve a few bones of a single body area or can affect more than 50% of the skeleton. (medscape.com)
  • Paget disease of bone is a chronic disorder of the adult skeleton in which bone turnover is accelerated in localized areas. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The operative technique as described by Rehm starts with a skin incision just above the sternal end of the clavicle. (aofoundation.org)
  • Infection of bone (osteomyelitis) is a possible sequelae of Noma (cancrum oris) and is more likely due to late presentation especially in our environment. (bvsalud.org)
  • Intramedullary nailing of the clavicle was shown to have a higher union rate with a lower complication rate than plating (Wu). (aofoundation.org)
  • A special opening device, the bend awl allows to properly open the clavicle from either side to enable for adequate medial or lateral TEN insertion. (aofoundation.org)
  • The clavicle is roughly "S-shaped" with a flattened, concave, lateral one-third and a thickened, convex, medial two-thirds. (radiopaedia.org)
  • Bones are attached to bones by ligaments, and there is soft tissue between the bones, to create tension. (livestrong.com)
  • The clavicle is an S-shaped bone that forms the anterior portion of the shoulder girdle that keeps the arm away from the trunk, allowing it to move freely. (medscape.com)
  • In a clavicle fracture, the broken ends of the bone may cause tenting of the skin over the fracture site. (aaos.org)
  • Note how far out of place (displaced) the broken ends of the bone are. (aaos.org)
  • You may also experience grinding or popping when you move your arm, as the ends of the bone may be moving against each other. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • The given answer "manubrium" is the correct answer because the question is asking for a structure that is a bone, and the manubrium is a bone. (proprofs.com)
  • The injury can range in severity from a simple fracture to a complex break that separates the bone into several pieces. (wren-clothing.com)
  • Clinical and radiographic abnormalities like short stature, hipoplastic clavicle of the right side, presence of an enlarged cranium, hypertelorism, hipoplastic maxillary bones as well as delayed permanent tooth eruption and the presence of supernumerary teeth confirmed the diagnosis of CCD. (bvsalud.org)
  • Multiple fractures and broken bones can have a significant impact on your ability to live your life independently. (clarkewillmott.com)
  • We have a long history of acting for clients who have claimed compensation for broken bones and multiple fractures sustained in motorcycle accidents, car accident, at work and generally as a result of the negligence of others. (clarkewillmott.com)
  • If the broken ends of the bones have not significantly shifted out of place, you may not need surgery. (aaos.org)
  • Some fractures will heal quickly without complication but others, such as comminuted or displaced fractures, may result in an incomplete union of the bone, and perhaps involve surgery to insert metalwork to support and help unite the fracture. (clarkewillmott.com)
  • Surgery, where the bone fragments are realigned and fixed into place, may reduce the risk of the fracture not healing (non-union) and may lead to quicker recovery. (york.ac.uk)
  • If the fracture is severe, or the ends of the bones are not aligned, surgery may be required in order to get the bones to heal correctly. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • Many clavicle fractures do not require surgery. (sports-injury-info.com)
  • Had AC joint seperation surgery on my shoulder in 04 part of my bone was removed now i'm havin increased pain grinding noises weakness should I calldr? (healthtap.com)
  • Urgent care said my collar bone is shortened, so they weren't sure if I would need surgery. (tetongravity.com)
  • I broke my left clavicle 19 years ago, but it was in 4 pieces and certainly needed surgery. (tetongravity.com)