Clavicle fracture is a common presentation and some patients can be managed at home without fracture clinic follow up.

Inclusion Criteria

• Isolated mid-shaft clavicle fracture
• Parents/Carers comfortable to manage at home

Exclusion Criteria

• Age >12 years or <1 year
• High level sporting activity using upper limbs (i.e. throwing sports)
• Suspicion of Non-Accidental Injury (ref to paediatric Reg/Con)
• Open, skin tenting or neuro-vascular  (ref to Orthopedics)
• Fracture to medial or lateral 1/4’s of clavical (ref # Clinic)
• Comminuted fracture (ref # Clinic)
• Chronic bone disease (ref # Clinic)
• Parent/Carer not comfortable to manage at home (ref # Clinic)

Actions

• Broad Arm Sling
• Advice + Information sheet
• Discharge (if NO exclusions)
• Refer as appropriate (if excluded)