What are the symptoms of a clavicle fracture in a two-year-old child?
Disease description:
The neighbor's two-year-old child fell today. At first, there were no apparent symptoms, so we thought nothing was wrong, but later the doctor diagnosed a fractured clavicle. I'd like to know what symptoms a two-year-old might show with a clavicle fracture?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
Symptoms of clavicle fractures in a two-year-old child mainly include the following aspects:
1. Clavicle fractures cause significant pain, which becomes more pronounced when the affected limb is moved. This pain may lead to persistent crying and irritability in the child.
2. Swelling occurs at the site of the fracture, resulting from soft tissue injury, bleeding, and inflammatory response causing localized fluid accumulation. Swelling typically develops within hours after the injury, and noticeable redness can be observed at the affected area.
3. Due to disruption of bone integrity, clavicle fractures impair the child's ability to bear weight normally, leading to restricted movement. The child may experience difficulty lifting or rotating the shoulder joint freely, as well as trouble bending the arm forward.
