Symptoms. Broken Collarbone

Broken collarbone symptoms

Typically, broken collarbone symptoms and signs include:

• Pain that is made worse by the movement of the shoulder
• Tenderness in the collarbone
• Swelling in the area of the broken collarbone
• The inability to move the shoulder; stiffness
• Bruising in the area
• A crackling or grinding sound when trying to move the shoulder
• A bulge near or on the shoulder, caused by the broken collarbone

When to see a doctor

Seek medical attention right away if any of the above signs or symptoms of a broken collarbone are noticed or if you or your child has enough pain that the shoulder cannot be used in the normal ways. Poor healing can result from a delay in treatment for a broken collarbone.

Broken collarbone diagnosis

If your health care provider suspects a broken collarbone diagnosis, the area will be examined for swelling and tenderness to see if there are any open wounds or deformities. X-rays may be obtained to determine exactly where the break has occurred and to determine if the joints have been affected. A Computerized Tomography (CT) scan is sometimes obtained for more information.

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