Chest
Clavicle Fracture

A clavicle fracture, also called a broken collarbone, is a break in the bone connecting the shoulder to the chest. It commonly occurs in contact sports, cycling, falls, or direct impacts to the shoulder.

  • Collarbone pain
  • Swelling or bruising
  • Visible bump or deformity
  • Pain moving the shoulder
  • Shoulder weakness
  • Grinding or clicking sensation
  • Difficulty lifting the arm
  • Sharp pain after impact
  • Shoulder or chest soreness
  • Pain with arm movement
  • Grinding feeling near the collarbone
  • Shoulder feels weak or unstable
  • Falling onto the shoulder
  • Contact sports collisions
  • Cycling or skating crashes
  • Direct impact to the chest or shoulder
  • Football or hockey injuries
  • Pain directly over the collarbone
  • Visible bump or uneven collarbone
  • Pain lifting the arm
  • Swelling or bruising after impact
  • Shoulder pain after a fall or collision

Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.

  1. 1Stop activity immediately
  2. 2Rest the arm and shoulder
  3. 3Apply ice for 15–20 minutes
  4. 4Use a sling if available
  5. 5Avoid lifting or overhead movement
  6. 6Seek medical evaluation promptly
  • Bone pushing against the skin
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Difficulty moving the arm
  • Severe deformity
  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent severe pain
  • Follow sling and activity restrictions
  • Gradually restore shoulder mobility
  • Begin strengthening when cleared
  • Avoid returning to contact sports too early
  • Progress activity slowly
  • Stay consistent with rehab exercises

For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for medical advice.

Tracks symptoms over time (not a diagnosis).