The collarbone (or clavicle) is the long, slightly curved bone that connects the shoulder to the chest. It supports the shoulder during body movements. A broken collarbone can take 6 weeks or longer to heal. Your child will need to wear an arm sling to keep the broken bone from moving during the injury.

The clavicle is the bone that connects the shoulder joint and the sternum in the human body. When there is an injury that leads to a broken clavicle, the specialist will order the patient to have a straight clavicle x-ray. This is an important technique that helps the doctor diagnose the location of the fracture to support the treatment process.