Broken Collar Bone Complete list of fracture information Broken Collar Bone Broken Collar Bone The clavicle bone is commonly know as the collar bone because of its location near the collar of your shirt. Even though it is not a thick bone is is not a common bone to break . Most collar bone breaks happen as a result of contact sports such as football.

Symptoms of a broken collar bone

• Extreme shoulder pain with a broken collar bone .
• There is often deformity where the fracture fragments are visible pushing against the skin surface.
• Bruising may be visible with a broken collar bone.
• Limited motion in the arm, specifically when attempting to raise the arm
• Grinding feeling when the arm is used
• Occasional deformity or dislocation
• Bumps or swelling, along with bruising or discoloration
• If a nerve or vessel is pinched, the arm may turn pale, feel cool, tingle, or go numb