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What does it mean to have a clavicle fracture?

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Collar bone fracture: A clavicle (or collar bone) fracture is a common fracture when falling with outstretched hands or from falling directly onto your shoulder. This is a painful condition that will keep you from moving your affected arm and shoulder.

Answered 2/6/2019

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Broken: They come in many varieties from simple low energy impact to high impact/energy as in mva rx varies from ortho to ortho basesd on experience and outcomes. Severe may have neuological and/or vascular complications. Have it evaluated by an orth guy.

Answered 3/26/2013

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