Fractured clavicle in the newborn
Symptoms:
There is generally decreased movement of the arm on the side with the fractured clavicle and pain when lifting the baby under the arms. Occasionally, the fracture can be felt with the fingers, but more often there is no palpable evidence of abnormality. Within a few weeks a hard lump called a callus may develop over the site of the fracture and may be the only indication that the newborn had a fractured clavicle.
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