4. A crackling or grinding sound will occur when you try to move the shoulder is a known symptom of a broken collarbone.
The bone is broken, so you’ll hear those sounds. There might be pain as well when you try to move it. It is best to keep it stationary since the sounds may scare you. You’ll make it worse if you try to move it, especially if you’re hearing crackling and grinding sounds. A physical therapist is the only person who can tell you the correct way to move your shoulder. Since you have the grinding and crackling sound, this may be a sign that you need surgery.
A doctor will take lab and imaging tests to see how broken the collarbone is. If the doctor believes you need surgery, it should be done immediately. If you don’t have surgery, the collarbone won’t heal and you’ll have to use a sling for the rest of your life.