Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture)
en español: Fractura de clavícula
Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD
What Is a Broken Collarbone?
The collarbone (also called the clavicle) is the bone that connects the breastbone to the shoulder. A broken collarbone, also called a clavicle fracture, is when this bone breaks.
How Do Broken Collarbones Happen?
Kids can get a collarbone fracture by falling hard on a shoulder or an outstretched arm, or if their shoulder hits against something or someone (for example, while playing contact sports).