Region: Shoulder
A break in the collarbone, common in cycling and contact sports falls.
What is a Clavicle (Collarbone) Fracture?
A break in the collarbone, common in cycling and contact sports falls.
Symptoms
- Grinding sensation
- Shoulder droops forward
- Hard to lift arm
- Bruising over collarbone
What does a Clavicle (Collarbone) Fracture feel like?
- Sharp pain over collarbone
- Pain with arm/shoulder movement
What are common causes of a Clavicle (Collarbone) Fracture?
- Fall
- Collision/contact
Self check
- Did you have a fall/contact followed by sharp collarbone pain with bruising/deformity?
Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.
What to do now
- Sling immediately
- X-ray required to assess alignment
Red flags
- Shortness of breath or pale/cold skin (concern for lung/vessel injury)
Recovery tips
- Sleep propped up
- avoid lying flat if painful
- follow clearance for return to sport
Educational only. Not a medical diagnosis.