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Bookmark or Share- Broken collarbone - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicPeople who have a broken collarbone usually need to wear a sling. Bone healing usually takes 3 to 6 weeks for children and 6 to 12 weeks for adults. A newborn's collarbone that breaks during delivery typically heals in about two weeks with only pain control and careful handling of the baby.
- 6 Causes of Collarbone Pain - Cleveland Clinic Health EssentialsThe most common causes of collarbone pain are injuries and arthritis. Less often, you may have a bone infection or a narrowed space between your collarbone and the underlying rib.
- Broken collarbone - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicSymptoms of a broken collarbone include: Pain that increases when moving the shoulder. Swelling, tenderness or bruising. Skin over the break might look like a tent when gently pinched. A bump on or near the shoulder. A grinding or crackling sound when moving the shoulder. Stiffness or not being able to move the shoulder.
- Clavicle (Collarbone): Location & Anatomy - Cleveland ClinicYour clavicle (collarbone) is a part of your skeletal system that connects your arm to your body. Ligaments connect this long, thin bone to your sternum and shoulder. Your clavicle is prone to injuries like a clavicle fracture, dislocated shoulder and separated shoulder. Falls are a top cause of clavicle injuries.
- Clavicle: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment - Verywell HealthThe clavicle, also referred to as the collar bone, is an elongated, S-shaped bone that sits between the shoulder and sternum at the top of the ribcage. It provides structural support between the shoulder and the rest of the skeleton, and is one of the most frequently fractured bones in the body .
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