Fracture of Clavicle Injuries

The clavicle or collar bone is prone to fractures given its location on the body and its protruding and delicate nature. It's also a very painful injury for what seems like a small area of the body. The clavicle is one of the three primary bones in the shoulder and connects the shoulder blade to the sternum or breastbone. This means that the clavicle essentially supports the whole shoulder.

The most common way people fracture their clavicle is in a slip, trip or fall where they extend part or all of their arm in order to break their fall. In fact when this happens the clavicle absorbs the impact of the fall, therefore fracturing under the pressure. Direct trauma to the clavicle can also cause a fracture and can be suffered in road traffic accidents or sports injuries.

Symptoms that indicate that you have a fractured clavicle include immediate and increasing pain and swelling of the clavicle; limited motion of the shoulder and/or arm; a protruding lump on the clavicle; and you may even hear the clavicle 'snap' when the fracture happens.

Treatment for a fractured clavicle tends to be pain management and rest, often with the use of a sling, as in most cases the clavicle will heal itself. Sometimes longer term physical therapy is needed. If you think you may be eligible for a fractured clavicle claim because you suffered your injury in an accident that was not your fault, then contact Claim-Easy today for help and advice.