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Methods: CT scans in the axial and coronal plane of 45 consecutive patients with clavicle fractures were retrospectively analyzed. The scans were assessed regarding anatomic congruence of bilateral SCJs\u2014joint space width (JSW); the position of bilateral medial clavicles (PC); and the non-fusion of epiphyses, arthritis, calcifications, and intra-articular gas. Results: The mean SCJ JSW was significantly different in the coronal (cJSW; 8.70 mm \u00b1 2.61 mm in affected vs. 7.63 mm \u00b1 2.58 mm in non-affected side; p = 0.001) and axial plane (aJSW; 9.40 mm \u00b1 2.76 mm in affected vs. 9.02 \u00b1 2.99 in non-affected SCJs; p = 0.044). The position of the medial clavicle showed a significant difference in the coronal plane (cPC; 14.31 mm \u00b1 3.66 mm in the affected vs. 13.49 \u00b1 3.34 in the non-affected side; p = 0.011), indicating a superior shift. Conclusion: Acute clavicle fractures may be associated with an enlargement of the ipsilateral SCJ space width and a superior shift of the proximal clavicle. 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