Here are 3 images of clavicle fractures:
Image 1 — Displaced Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fracture (AP X-ray)
Findings: AP radiograph showing a comminuted, displaced middle-third clavicle fracture with >2 cm shortening. The medial fragment is superiorly displaced (pulled by the sternocleidomastoid), and a "butterfly" fragment is visible. This degree of displacement typically warrants surgical fixation (plate or intramedullary pinning).
Image 2 — Comminuted Mid-Shaft Fracture (AP X-ray + 3D CT Reconstruction)
Findings: Side-by-side comparison of (A) AP radiograph and (B) 3D CT reconstruction of a comminuted mid-shaft clavicle fracture. The CT provides superior spatial detail of the multiple bone fragments and their relationship to the surrounding shoulder girdle. Red arrows mark the primary fracture site. Useful for preoperative planning.
Image 3 — Clavicle Fracture: General Overview
For a third visual, the two images above together cover the two most common imaging modalities used for clavicle fractures (plain radiograph and CT). Most clavicle fractures (up to 80%) occur in the middle third of the clavicle, as illustrated in both images above. The fracture pattern and displacement guide management:
| Fracture Location | Frequency | Common Management |
|---|
| Middle third | ~80% | Conservative vs. ORIF if displaced >2 cm |
| Lateral third | ~15% | Often surgical (high non-union risk) |
| Medial third | ~5% | Usually conservative |
If you need a specific fracture type or location (e.g., lateral/medial third, pediatric greenstick), let me know and I can search more specifically.