How does a collarbone fracture occur?
Clavicle fractures are common injuries, and they can occur different ways. Some people fall on an outstretched hand, others fall and hit the outside of their shoulder. Broken collarbones can also occur from a direct hit to the clavicle. In babies, clavicle fractures occur at birth. What are the symptoms of a broken collarbone? Most often, patients have shoulder pain, and difficulty moving their arm. Swelling and bruising around the broken bone are also quite common. After the swelling has subsided, the fracture is often easily felt through the skin. At the doctor’s office or in the emergency room, an x-ray will show the fracture. Your doctor will also perform an examination to ensure the nerves and blood vessels surrounding the clavicle are in tact. The nerves and vessels are rarely injured because of a broken collarbone. When the collar bone or connecting joint is damaged, you’ll have difficult lifting your arm over your head. You might find it painful to lift objects as well. Pain ma
