Collarbones are long and thin, connecting the upper chest to the shoulder. A broken collarbone or broken clavicle is a common sports injury, and it can also occur as a result of a fall or car accident when an outside force causes it to snap in one place or into several pieces.
Pain from a broken collarbone is often sharp and worsens with movement. This injury can also result in difficulty moving the arm or bruising, tenderness, or swelling.

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