Learn More About Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
Why Bluegrass Orthopaedics for Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
Choosing Bluegrass Orthopaedics (BGO) for a Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone) ensures patients receive fast, expert, and personalized orthopedic care from a team that treats these injuries every day. At BGO, fractures are evaluated with precision using advanced imaging, and patients benefit from a full spectrum of treatment options—from non-surgical care to complex surgical reconstruction when needed. Our fellowship-trained shoulder and trauma specialists provide individualized plans focused on proper bone healing, restoring shoulder motion, and helping patients return to daily activities or athletics safely and efficiently.
BGO also offers on-site physical therapy, streamlined follow-up care, and a patient-centered approach that emphasizes comfort, communication, and long-term function. Whether it’s a straightforward break or a complicated fracture pattern, BGO delivers experienced, coordinated care designed for the best possible recovery.
- Sharp pain at the collarbone, especially with arm or shoulder movement
- Swelling, bruising, and tenderness along the clavicle
- A visible bump, deformity, or “tenting” of the skin where the bone has shifted
- Difficulty lifting the arm or moving the shoulder normally
- Grinding, popping, or crackling sensation when moving the shoulder
- Sagging of the shoulder downward and forward
- Limited range of motion due to pain
- In some cases, numbness or tingling if nearby nerves are irritated
Symptoms of a Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
