A member asked:

I think my daughter might have broken her clavicle but there's no bruising or swelling but when i touch that area she says it hurts ?

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May not see bruise: The clavicle is one of the more common bones to break in the body.In kids it can crack & be maintained in place by its surrounding fibrous sheath & the only initial sx may be point tenderness at the point of the crack. Within a day or two a bump may arise over the surface of the bone.If the kid doesn't want to use the arm/shoulder & complains about that location it is worth a visit.

Answered 12/13/2012

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