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What is A clavicle fracture?

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PostPosted: 01/11/08 - 06:46    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote

My friend had an injury while he was playing basketball yesterday. He hurt his shoulder and he feels very strong pain in that part of body. He went to doctor and his diagnosis is clavicle fracture. I’m not sure that I know what it is. Can somebody explain to me what is A clavicle fracture, please? Thanks!
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PostPosted: 02/21/08 - 22:05    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote

A clavicle (or collar bone) fracture is a break of the clavicle bone that is located between the shoulder and the chest. The collar bone is the bone over the top of your chest, between your breastbone and shoulder blade. Clavicle fractures are common injuries, and they can occur different ways.
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