Collarbone Fracture: Diagnosis & Tests (Clavicle Fracture, Broken Collarbone)

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Alternate Names : Clavicle Fracture, Broken Collarbone

After doing a complete medical history and physical exam, the doctor may order:

a biopsy of any fluid or growths to check for infection or tumors

a nerve conduction test, also called an NCV, to measure nerve damage from the injury

blood tests to rule out infection, including a complete blood count

imaging tests, such as MRI, if a tumor is suspected

X-rays to locate the break and its severity

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/05/01

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