Collarbone Fracture: Symptoms & Signs (Clavicle Fracture, Broken Collarbone)

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Alternate Names : Clavicle Fracture, Broken Collarbone

Symptoms of a fractured collarbone may include:

a visible deformity or bump that may be seen through the skin

a rubbing or grinding sensation when the arm is raised

a shoulder that flops down and forward

inability to move the arm

numbness or tingling sensation in the shoulder, arm, or hand

pain, ranging from moderate to severe

pain that increases with movement

a preference for holding the shoulder and arm close to the body with the arm supported

swelling around the shoulder and collarbone

weakness in the arm

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

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