DefinitionA fractured clavicle in the newborn is a broken collar bone in a baby that was just delivered.Alternative NamesFractured collar bone - newbornCauses, incidence, and risk factorsA fracture of a newborn's collar bone (clavicle) can occur during a difficult vaginal delivery. It is fairly common during difficult births.SymptomsThe baby will not move the painful, injured arm. Instead, the baby will hold it still against the side of the body. Lifting the baby under the arms causes the child pain. Sometimes the fracture can be felt with the fingers, but usually the problem cannot be seen or felt.Within a few weeks, a hard lump may develop where the bone is healing. This lump may be the only sign that the newborn had a broken collar bone.Signs and testsA chest x-ray will show whether or