The clavicle or collarbone is a long bone that provides support between the shoulder blade and the sternum. It is fairly common for people, particularly active and athletic individuals, to fracture their clavicles. A broken collarbone can cause swelling, pain, and bruising.

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3D illustration of Clavicle, medical concept.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6m7l1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6m7l1-0-0"><span data-text="true"> The skeletal system consists of more than </span></span><span class="qualifier"><span data-offset-key="6m7l1-1-0"><span data-text="true">just</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="6m7l1-2-0"><span data-text="true"> bones. It also consists of cartilage, ligaments and bone tissue. Together these parts protect organs, make blood, support the body, and facilitates mobility. These parts also store and release fats and minerals.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c3qo5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-0-0"><span data-text="true">If you have a problem specific to your bones, an Orthopedist can help treat them. You can think of orthopedists as bone doctors. Some of the conditions you can see them for are scoliosis, scapula, and kyphosis. Many of these conditions result in poor posture and abnormal growth. Humans, unlike most other mammals, have an erect posture. Because of our unique posture, we can use our arms and hands to hold and use tools. </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-1-0"><span data-text="true">However</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-2-0"><span data-text="true">, standing straight all the time presents problems, for example, carrying weight. Our skeletons have had to adapt to carry our weight when standing. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-3-0"><span data-text="true">Because we rely on our skeletons for this, conditions that affect our posture puts extra pressure on them</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="c3qo5-4-0"><span data-text="true">. Bone conditions like these become more complicated as you age. </span></span></div>
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Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

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