pixvid.me/mdbonedocsClavicleFr... Clavicle fractures are a common orthopedic injury, especially among infants and young children. The clavicle, known as the collarbone, is a long bone located at the top of the chest. A clavicle fracture most frequently results from trauma. The majority of clavicle fractures can heal without surgery. If surgery is necessary, the bone is secured with surgical hardware, such as plates and screws.