Fractured clavicle in the newbornFrom our partner site on breast cancer, MyBreastCancerNetwork.com.
A fracture of a newborn's shoulder bone (clavicle) can occur during a difficult vaginal delivery. Alternative Names: Fractured collar bone Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Fractured clavicle is fairly common during difficult births, particularly during a vertex (head-first) delivery or during breech (feet-first) delivery, when the baby's arms are extended above the head.
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