Diaphyseal simple, oblique clavicle fracture
The AO/OTA classification does not further subdivide simple fractures of the diaphysis into subtypes (spiral, oblique, or transverse), but the treatment varies according to fracture configuration.
They are all classified as AO/OTA 15.2A fractures.
Definition: The diaphysis of the clavicle extends from the attachment of the coracoclavicular ligament laterally to the costoclavicular ligament medially.
Interactive 3D animation
This 3D model shows a simple oblique fracture of the diaphyseal clavicle.
Note that the animation demonstrates a reduced fracture. The user may explore three transformations:
- The shoulder girdle including the sternum can be rotated to orient the user in planning the surgical exposure of a clavicular fracture
- Each fragment can be made more transparent to orient the user when planning coracoclavicular and costoclavicular ligament reconstruction
- Each fragment can be subtracted to show the fracture line and orientation of the fracture plane
