Question
A three-year-old child fell from the back seat of our car late last night at around 8 PM due to the door not being properly closed, landing directly on his shoulder. A thorough examination at the hospital revealed a right clavicle fracture. The displacement was quite severe at the time, and the doctor performed a reduction. Two days later, a re-examination showed that the two bones had not fully united. I am seeking assistance: besides the current treatment methods, are there any other ways to treat a child’s clavicle fracture?
Answer
Clavicle fractures are one of the common upper extremity fractures in children, known in traditional Chinese medicine as “Lock bone injury,” “Well column fracture,” and frequently occur in children under 10 years of age during clinical diagnosis. The clavicle is thin and long, with a superficial location, serving as the only bony support for the scapular girdle and trunk. Children are characterized by their activity, and when they fall, it is often due to landing on their hands or elbows, or accidentally falling on their shoulders from beds or sofas, leading to clavicle fractures due to the transduction effect of violence.