Clavicle Fracture
A 28-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a fall while biking. He reports landing directly on his left shoulder and immediately felt sharp pain in the area. He noticed difficulty moving his arm and a visible deformity near his collarbone. He denies any numbness or tingling in his arm or hand.
On physical examination, there is obvious swelling and bruising over the left clavicle with a noticeable bump in the midshaft area, consistent with a fracture. The left arm is being held close to the body for support, and there is pain with shoulder movement. X-rays confirm a displaced midshaft clavicle fracture.
The patient is diagnosed with a clavicle fracture. Treatment involves immobilizing the arm with a sling, and he is advised to rest, apply ice, and avoid lifting heavy objects. Follow-up is scheduled with an orthopaedic specialist to monitor healing and determine if surgical intervention is necessary due to the displacement.
a). A car accident
b). A fall while biking
c). Lifting a heavy object
d). Playing basketball
a). Numbness in the arm
b). Swelling and a noticeable bump over the clavicle
c). Loss of pulse in the affected arm
d). Redness along the collarbone
a). MRI
b). Ultrasound
c). X-ray
d). CT scan
a). Physical therapy
b). Arm immobilization with a sling
c). Surgery
d). Corticosteroid injections
