That means that all the pressure put on the arm from lifting or motion will go through the clavicle and around the ribs, into the spine and disburse through the ground. The clavicle connects the arm to the rest of the skeleton. We are going to dive into what the research says about how we should manage a midshaft fracture of the clavicle. The research might not agree with early surgical intervention. Many of you will be reading this because you were told that surgery was necessary to fix your clavicle. Fractures of the clavicle are more common in children, cyclists, rugby players and football players. The clavicle or collarbone is one of the most commonly broken bones in our body.
