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.

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.