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Could you please tell me what bone on the left side on top sticks up and then the front and the shoulder and arm are quite a ways apart and hurts ?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

AC separation : The bone is the distal end of the clavicle (collar bone), usually caused buy an injury when u fall & ur shoulder is driven into the ground like when a quarterback gets sacked. C an ortho 4 x-rays & exam.

Dr Galland agreed

Answered 4/8/2013

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