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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Fractured clavicle in the newborn

Fractured clavicle (infant)
Fractured clavicle (infant)
Alternative Names

Fractured collar bone - newborn 


Symptoms

There is generally decreased movement of the arm on the side with the fractured clavicle. Lifting the baby under the arms causes the child pain. Sometimes the fracture can be felt with the fingers, but more often the problem can not be seen or felt.

Within a few weeks, a hard lump may develop where the bone is healing, and may be the only sign that the newborn had a fractured clavicle.


Signs and tests

The baby will not move the painful, injured arm. Instead, the baby will hold it still against the side of the body. An infant's refusal to move an arm may also be due to nursemaid's elbow, nerve damage, infection, or other causes. If there is a question, a chest x-ray will show whether or not there is a fracture.



Review Date: 12/04/2006
Reviewed By: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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