True statement regarding fracture of the clavicle is –
Correct Answer: Most common complication is malunion
Description: Most common complication of clavicle fracture is malunion.
The commonest site of fracture is at the junction of the middle third and lateral third (at the junction of medial 2/3rd and lateral 1/3rd).
The fracture usually occurs due to fall on the shoulder and sometimes fall onto the outstretched hand.
Usually, clavicle breaks into two fragments. A comminuted fracture is rare.
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