Question
True statement regarding Fracture of the bone shown in this image
A. Most common Complication is Malunion
B. Occurs at the jn.of medial 1/3rd & lateral 2/3r
C. Usually occurs due to fall on elbow
D. Communitted fracture is common
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Correct Answer » A
Explanation
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A i.e. Most common complication is malunion.
Clavicle Bone is shown in the image.
Peculiar features of clavicle
- First bone to ossify in the body.
- Only long bone which ossify from two primary and one secondary centre.
- Only long bone in the body lying horizontal.
- Only long bone which ossify from a membrane (Intramembranous ossification).
- Only link between the appendicular and the axial skeleton.
- The most common bone to be fractured in children and during birth.
- Only long bone subcutaneous throughout.
- It has no medullary cavity.
- The most common site for fracture of clavicle is the junction of the middle third and outer third (i.e. junction of medial 2/3rd and lateral 1/3rd).
- Most common complication of Clavicular fracture is Malunion
