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Introduction: Broken Collarbone

A fracture or break in the collarbone. The collarbone, also known as the clavicle is a part of the shoulder that joins the arm to the body. Some babies are born with a broken collarbone due to a tight passage down the birth canal.

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Medical Books Excerpts

SHOULDER PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs"

Shoulder Pain/Swelling

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms"

SHOULDER PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"

Shoulder Pain

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis"

Shoulder Pain

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"

Shoulder Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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