Classification of Thompson for Fractures of the Clavicle

Thompson classified fractures of the clavicle by location and displacement.

Classification by Location	Type
acromioclavicular joint	1
lateral one-third of the clavicle	2
middle one-third	3
medial one-third	4
sternoclavicular joint	5

Subclassification for Displacement	Subtype
< 100% displacement	A
>= 100% displacement	B
neurovascular compression	C

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