Fractured clavicle in the newborn
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A fractured clavicle in the newborn is a broken shoulder bone in a baby that was just delivered. Alternative Names Fractured collar bone - newborn Causes, incidence, and risk factors A fracture of a newborn's shoulder bone (clavicle) can occur during a difficult vaginal delivery. A fractured clavicle is fairly common during difficult births.
Review Date: 12/04/2006  advertisement
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