{"id":2702,"date":"2022-04-07T02:25:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T00:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-ibrahimgado.com\/clavicle-fractures-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T12:54:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:54:14","slug":"clavicle-fractures-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr-ibrahimgado.com\/en\/clavicle-fractures-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Clavicle fractures"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0\u00a0Causes, symptoms and treatment methods<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Clavicle fractures are common among children and adults. The clavicle is the bone that connects the upper part of the sternum to the shoulder blade. What are the causes of a broken collarbone? What are the symptoms and methods of treatment?<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes of clavicle fractures<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Common causes of clavicle fractures include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Falling on the shoulder or on the outstretched hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sports injuries, such as receiving a direct blow to the shoulder.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sudden collision due to a car or bicycle accident.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Childbirth: The infant may suffer a fracture of the collarbone during birth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Factors that increase the risk of clavicle fractures include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Not reaching the age of twenty years, which is the age when the collarbone is fully solid.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Aging causes bone density to decrease, making it more susceptible to fracture.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Symptoms of clavicle fractures<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Symptoms of clavicle fractures include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Feeling pain that increases with shoulder movement.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The appearance of bruises on the skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hearing a clicking sound when trying to move the shoulder.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Inability to move the shoulder.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Newborn babies may be unable to move their arm for several days on the affected side if they fracture the clavicle during birth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diagnosis of clavicle fractures<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Clavicle fractures are diagnosed by clinical examination, and the doctor orders an X-ray to determine the location and type of fracture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Treatment of clavicle fractures<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Non-surgical treatment <\/span><\/strong>is by wearing an arm sling to stabilize the broken collarbone. The duration of wearing it depends on the severity of the injury. It usually takes between 3 to 6 weeks for the clavicle bone to heal in children, and between 6 to 12 weeks in adults.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Surgical treatment<\/span><\/strong> to place fixation devices (plates, screws, or rods) to hold the bone in its correct position during healing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As for a broken collarbone in a newborn, the doctor only prescribes some medications, while being careful when dealing with the child.<\/span>
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