Clavicle fractures are a common injury in the pediatric and adolescent population. Most fractures are located in the middle third of the clavicle. There has been no information in the literature regarding the management of extra-physeal medial clavicle shaft fractures in this population. The objective of this study is to evaluate demographic and injury characteristics, management options and clinical outcomes of medial clavicle fractures in children and adolescents and differentiate them from those in adults. A retrospective review was performed at a single institution to identify patients with medial clavicle shaft fractures. Radiographs, clinical features and patient-reported outcomes (QuickDASH) were analyzed. Eight patients were identified with medial clavicle fractures. Two fractures could not be diagnosed on anteroposterior radiographs. Both operative (four patients) and nonoperative (four patients) treatment had excellent radiographic and clinical outcomes, irrespective of initial displacement. Compared to high-energy and life-threatening injuries in adults, these fractures in children and adolescents were sports-related and isolated fractures. Conservative treatment should be considered for medial clavicle fractures in children and adolescents. These fractures are distinct from their adult counterparts and do not lead to increased morbidity or mortality.
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