title: Clavicular stress fracture in a cricket fast bowler: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Whilst rare, stress fractures of the clavicle have been described in other sports. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a stress fracture of the clavicle occurring in a cricket fast bowler.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 23-year-old professional cricket fast bowler presented with activity related shoulder pain. Imaging demonstrated a stress fracture of the lateral third of the clavicle. This healed with rest and rehabilitation allowing a full return to professional sport.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This injury is treated with activity modification and technique adaptation. In a professional sportsman, this needs to be recognised early so that return to play can be as quick as possible.
authors.affiliation: Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey, UK. jezread@gmail.com
authors.forename: Jeremy A F
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Read
authors.forename: Phillip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bell