Collarbone pain or a bump after a fall

Overview

Most heal with a sling.

Common in kids.

When to get medical care

Causes

Caused by falls.

OwieClear has pages on 1 condition that can cause collarbone pain or a bump after a fall. Each shows how soon to get care.

Common causes

• Broken collarboneOften needs care today

  A break in the collarbone, usually from falling on the shoulder or an outstretched arm.

What you can do at home

• Use a sling.
• Ice.

Medicines

Sling or surgery.

At the doctor

X-ray.

Questions you may be asked

• Injury

The exam

A shoulder exam.

Tests

• X-ray

Prevention

Prevent falls.

• Protective gear

Check your symptoms

Most symptoms have more than one possible cause. The symptom checker looks at all of your symptoms together, plus your age, and shows how soon to get care.

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