Clavicle Injury - Collarbone Injury

Clavicle Injury Lawyer
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Wisconsin Clavicle Injury Attorney


The Clavicle is more commonly known as the Collarbone. The Clavicle is the bone that connects the shoulder to the body. Clavicle Fracture is the most common type of injury to the Clavicle. The Clavicle is the most commonly broken bone in the human body.

Trauma to the Clavicle can result in formation of Cysts, which eventually become increasingly painful and may need to be removed via surgery.

While we have offices in Milwaukee and Madison, we handle clavicle injury cases that happen throughout Wisconsin.


Pain is the primary complaint following Clavicle Fracture. Limited Range of Motion is also commonly associated with Clavicle Injury, as many Clavicle Injury victims are unable to raise their arm above their head without experiencing excruciating pain. A simple X-ray can easily diagnose a Clavicle Fracture. The patient also can usually feel the fracture site, as there is no soft tissue between the Clavicle and the skin.


Many times Clavicle Fractures are not properly diagnosed immediately following an accident because the pain in the Clavicle may be masked by more severe pain elsewhere in the body.

Mechanism of Injury to the Clavicle


A direct blow to the shoulder area is the most common cause of Clavicle Fracture. Falls onto the shoulder area account for approximately 85% of all Clavicle Fractures. However, a fall onto an outstretched arm can also result in Clavicular Fracture. Automobile Accidents also commonly result in Clavicle Fractures.

Treatment of Clavicle Injuries


The treatment of a Clavicle Fracture or a Broken Collarbone can include the following:

  • Immobilization
  • Physical Therapy
  • Massage Therapy
  • Ultrasound
  • Pain Medication and Muscle Relaxants
  • Surgery
Oftentimes, the pain and lack of range of motion will resolve with immobilization and avoiding use of the arm and shoulder on the side of the body sustaining the Clavicle Fracture. However, if an individual is still experiencing pain 12 weeks following a Clavicle Fracture, this could be an indication that the bone is not healing properly and the patient should report this ongoing pain to their physician.

Complications Following Clavicle Fracture


The majority of Clavicle Fractures heal without any ongoing pain or other problems. However, complications following Clavicle Fracture can include the following:

  • Nonunion of the Clavicle Bone – the bone fails to join together following the fracture
  • Misalignment of the Clavicle Bone – the bone joins in an inappropriate manner
  • Shortening of the Clavicle Bone – the bone heals but is shorter than previous
  • Instability of the Shoulder – the bone heals but results in ongoing shoulder symptoms
  • CRPS/RSD – the bone heals but cause this excruciatingly painful condition – Complex Regional Pain SyndromeReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Contact an Experienced Wisconsin Clavicle Injury Attorney


Each year innocent victims suffer Wisconsin Clavicle Injuries as a result of the carelessness of another. It is critical that Clavicle Injury victims have an attorney that understands Clavicle Injuries and the potential ongoing problems that can result from Clavicle Fractures.

If you or a loved one has sustained a Clavicle Injury due to the negligence of another, be sure to contact an experienced Wisconsin Clavicle Injury Attorney.
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