Clavicle Fracture

Diagnosis

Symptoms of a fractured clavicle include:

• pain, often severe
• sagging shoulder, down and forward
• inability to lift the arm because of pain
• a lump or visible deformity over the fracture site
• tenderness and swelling of the affected area

The doctor will ask about your symptoms, physical activity, and how the injury occurred. He will also examine the injured area. Tests may include:

• x-rays
  This test uses radiation to take a picture of structures inside the body, especially bones. It is used to look for a break in the bone.