Collarbone fracture or Clavicle fracture is a condition where the collarbone, joining the breast bone and the shoulder blade, breaks.
Causes

• Direct blow to the bone
• Trauma due to a fall
• During passage from birth canal in infants

Symptoms

• Pain
• Swelling and bruising at the affected area
• Drooping shoulder
• Sharp point under the skin where the bone has broken
• Rarely, broken bone protruding out of the skin
• Inability to move the arm

Treatment

• Medication to relieve pain
• Realigning the broken bone and bandaging
• Resting the affected area and arm  with help of a sling
• Physical therapy to restore strength and flexibility
• Surgery with help of surgical pin or plate in severe cases of broken skin or shortened bone

Prevention

• Avoid trauma to the collarbone
• Exercise to maintain strength and flexibility