EPIPHYSEAL FRACTURE-AVULSION OF THE DISTAL EXTREMITY OF THE CLAVICLE - A CASE-REPORT

Fracture of the clavicle is the commonest fracture in children. It is generally due to direct trauma to the shoulder. Orthopaedic treatment usually ensures consolidation within three weeks. Fracture of the lateral third is uncommon and unusual. It corresponds to an epiphyseal avulsion of the distal extremity of the clavicle, equivalent to acromioclavicular << pseudodislocation >>. The coracoclavicular ligaments remain intact. Surgical reduction of the clavicle in its periosteal sheath is necessary. The authors report a case of fracture of the lateral third of the clavicle in a 5 and a half year old child with spontaneous formation of a << neoclavicle >>.