Broken Collarbone
Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
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What is Broken Collarbone?
The collarbone is located between the ribcage and the shoulder blade and connects the arm to the body.
A broken collarbone also known as clavicle fracture, is a condition wherein there is a break in the collarbone i.e. the bone connecting the breastbone and shoulder.
Infants may sometimes experience a broken collarbone during the birth process. However, this condition may also be common in adults.
It is a very painful condition that can also affect the movement of the arm.
What are the causes of Broken Collarbone?
Major causes of this condition may be:
- Falls directly hitting the shoulder
- Sports injuries such as a direct hit to the shoulder
- Vehicle trauma
- Injury during birth while passing through the birth canal
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References:
- Broken Collarbone. Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/broken-collarbone/symptoms-causes/syc-20370311 Accessed on June 17th, 2020.
- Broken Collarbone. WebMD. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/collarbone-fracture Accessed on June 17th, 2020.
- Broken Collarbone. Healthline. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/broken-collarbone Accessed on June 17th, 2020.
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