Overview
Infants sometimes break their collarbone while being born. Other common causes include falls, sports injuries and traffic accidents.
Symptoms
Symptoms include pain, swelling and a grinding or cracking sound when moving the shoulder.
Treatments
Treatment includes an arm sling to keep the bone still, pain medicines and physical therapy. Serious breaks may need surgery.
Last Updated: June 2nd, 2023
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