Description:
The clavicle bone, or the collarbone, attach the shoulder blade to the sternum. This bone can fracture due to a fall, or direct impact, such as a collision in sports. If the fracture occurs at the AC joint, healing and treatment may take longer as injuries in this area are susceptible to joint separation.

What is it?
A Clavicle Fracture is the breaking of the clavicle bone.

Common Signs & Symptoms:
Common symptoms include pain at the collarbone or front of the shoulder, shoulder swelling, and possible deformity.

​Common Assessments:
Assessment methods involve evaluating pain levels and location, testing strength and range of motion limitations, and collecting a thorough patient history to determine the mechanism of injury.
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