7. Fractured collarbone
Collarbone fractures are quite common—however, they are very very painful. As a matter of fact, if you experience this fracture, you might be unable to move your arm, and your shoulder will hurt and move forward and downward.
In general, this horrible type of fracture results from a fall on, or another direct impact to, the shoulder. Of course, if your collarbone is broken, you’ll likely know it, says Dr. Tanaka: “It is very commonly localized, and most people can feel the ‘break’ in their collarbone because it is just under their skin.”
Treatment usually translates to an arm sling in order to stabilize the area and physical therapy. However, if the bones have a huge gap between them, you might need surgery utilizing plates, screws, or pins.
