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How serious is a hairline fracture to collar bone?

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Not too serious: Usually the only treatment is an figure of 8 shoulder bandage to support the collar bone. Avoid excessive activity of the shoulder while the bone heals. A bone lump may result as the bone heals.

Answered 6/16/2015

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