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.

fracture occurs when more force is applied to a bone than the bone can withstand. Fractures can occur as a result of overuse injuries, falls, trauma, or direct blows to the body. This article will help you better understand the effects of fractures in children, as well as the signs and prevention of fractures in children.

Clavicle fracture is a common injury in the shoulder area. After examination to determine the condition of the clavicle fracture, the doctor will order a chest X-ray to diagnose the clavicle fracture, the degree of displacement as well as associated injuries to provide appropriate treatment.

Clavicle fracture (collar bone) is the most common injury in the shoulder area, the rate of clavicle fracture accounts for 35-43% of shoulder fractures and 4% of total body fractures. The main causes of clavicle fractures are falls and traffic accidents. 80% of the injury mechanism is due to indirect impact such as falling on the shoulder or leaning on the arm. The remaining 20% is caused by direct impact, often causing open fractures.