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Clavicle Fracture

Underlying Cause

Clavicle Fracture Underlying Cause

Causes of clavicle fractures include:

Falling on an outstretched arm
Falling directly onto the shoulder
Direct blow to the clavicle

In newborns, the clavicle may be fractured when the upper body passes through the birth canal.

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Last Updated: Apr 8, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Clavicle Fracture References:

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