How Can You Get Long Term Sensory Loss of Upper Chest After Clavicle Fracture?

Fracture of clavicle is very common. Earlier these fractures were managed conservatively. People with fracture of the clavicle are diagnosed by taking radiographs. After diagnosis, usually a broad arm sling is given to the patient and the fracture is allowed to heal. But now there are new methods used throughout the world besides conservative management.

The cutaneous nerves supplying the upper chest arise from the spinal cord and pass  downwards towards the upper chest across the clavicle. These nerves can get damaged when the clavicle fractures. In such situations, the patient can suffer long term sensory loss over the upper part of the chest.