Sharkey collared as bone snaps

Jon Sharkey will be out of action for the Loco for a substantial period after he broke his clavicle in an unknown incident on Tuesday night. The Loco news-desk learned of Jons fate, and wishes him a speedy recovery. It is understood that the incident took place in Wareham, and it was a while before Jon realised that he had done it.

The clavicle (collar bone) is one of the most commonly fractured bones. It acts like a strut between the breast bone in the center of the chest and the shoulder bones. It is very close to the skin and can be injured in a variety of ways.

A hospital visit on the following morning should have given him some idea as to how long he will be out for. Locoboys.co.uk will bring you news on this as an when.

The most common ways to break the clavicle (collar bone) are via a fall or from a direct blow to the bone. Almost any sport can be associated with clavicle (collar bone) fractures. Football, rugby and hockey are the most common.

A collar bone fracture is diagnosed with a history of a fall associated with pain and deformity around the shoulder. Typically, there is some swelling and tenderness associated with the fracture. X-rays are used to confirm the fracture. Rarely, further investigation by an CT scan may be needed.