Clavicle fracture

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A clavicle fracture, also known as a broken collarbone, is a partial or complete break of the clavicle bone. Symptoms typically include pain and tenderness at the site of the break and a decreased ability to move the affected arm. Other symptoms may also include reports of a cracking sensation during the injury, swelling, and deformity over the injury site. Complications can include a collection of air in the pleural space surrounding the lung (pneumothorax), injury to the nerves or blood vessels in the area, and an unpleasant appearance. It is most often caused by a fall directly onto a shoulder, direct trauma to the bone, or a fall onto an outstretched arm. The fracture can also occur in a baby during childbirth. Rare causes of clavicle fractures include muscle contractions during seizures and minimal trauma in the setting of pathologic bone conditions. The middle section of the clavicle is most often involved. Diagnosis is typically based on symptoms and trauma then confirmed with X...

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