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Should I Be Worried About The Swelling On Clavicle After An Injury?

I fell backwards and hit the concrete at the end of last week...my right foot was a little sore...but that is all...over the weekend,..I noticed a bump at the end of my clavicle...it is on the right side of my body...where I fell...will the swelling go down?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi.
From history it seems that there might be having fracture near end of clavicle which is common site for fracture.
Go for X-ray chest AP view to know the fracture.
If fracture is there then consult orthopedic surgeon for treatment.
Ok and take care.
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Should I Be Worried About The Swelling On Clavicle After An Injury?

Hi. From history it seems that there might be having fracture near end of clavicle which is common site for fracture. Go for X-ray chest AP view to know the fracture. If fracture is there then consult orthopedic surgeon for treatment. Ok and take care.