STRESS-FRACTURE OF THE CLAVICLE IN A COLLEGIATE DIVER

Purpose: This is the first reported case of a stress fracture of the c lavicle in a collegiate diver. Case survey: A 20-year-old collegiate p latform diver developed left clavicular pain after training for severa l months. Radiographs and radionuclide bone scan supported a diagnosis of a stress fracture of the left mid-clavicle. Complete fracture heal ing followed a period of active rest. Discussion: A literature review of clavicle stress fractures is discussed. The open-hand diving techni que used by this diver for water penetration may have caused repetitiv e stresses to radiate up the arm to the clavicle. Relevance: Stress fr actures should be considered in the differential diagnosis of clavicul ar pain in a diver.