Clavicle

Rob A.C. Bilo, Rick R. Van Rijn, Ingrid M.B. Russel-Kampschoer, Simon G.F. Robben*

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Abstract

Fractures of the clavicle are amongst the most frequently diagnosed fractures, in children as well as in adults. In children it is one of the most common fractures with an estimated incidence of 5 to 15% of childhood fractures. Clavicle fractures may result from a direct or an indirect trauma. This chapter describes the circumstances under which clavicular fractures occur before, during and after birth with emphasis on the difference between accidental and non-accidental (inflicted) injury.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationForensic Aspects of Paediatric Fractures: Differentiating Accidental Trauma from Child Abuse, Second Edition
EditorsRob A.C. Bilo, Simon G.F. Robben, Rick R. van Rijn
PublisherSpringer
Pages281-291
Number of pages11
Volume1
Edition2
ISBN (Electronic)9783031120411
ISBN (Print)9783031120404
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • Cause and manner of clavicle fractures
  • Clavicle fractures
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Epidemiology

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