Broken Collarbone
Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
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What are the symptoms of Broken Collarbone?
Symptoms of this condition may include one or more of the following:
- Pain usually increases with movement
- Swelling, tenderness, bruising in the affected area
- Bulge near the shoulder
- Grinding or tackling sound when moving the shoulder
- Stiffness or inability to move the shoulder
What are the risk factors of Broken Collarbone?
Risk factors that may predispose an individual to the development of this condition are:
- Fractures
- Females are more prone to developing this condition.
- The collarbone is not properly hardened until the age of 20 making children and teenagers at a higher risk of a broken collarbone.
What are the complications of Broken Collarbone?
Complications that may arise in individuals not getting timely treatment are:
- Nerve or blood vessel injury
- Poor or delayed healing
- A lump in the bone
- Osteoarthritis
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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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