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When I look in the mirror at myself, I see a noticeable bump on top of my collarbone on the right side. I don't remember injuring myself. What could be causing this?
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Bony bumps are called exostoses. A more common term for these changes is bone spur. Bone spurs can form as a result of arthritic changes in the nearby joint. Sometimes the uneven pull of a muscle or tendon that attaches to the bone can result in a build-up of bone over many years' time.
It's also possible you had a shoulder separation as a child and don't know it. Or you could have taken a fall and separated your shoulder without knowing it at some point in your adult life. With more severe separations, the ligaments and joint capsule holding the joint together are disrupted.
Without the soft tissue structures to hold the joint in place, there can be some shifting of the structures. With more severe shoulder separations, a noticeable bump can develop on the shoulder. Even with surgery, the bump may remain after recovery has taken place.
If this is something new or if it is getting larger or changing in anyway, you should have your doctor take a look. It may not be anything serious, but early detection and treatment are always advised when a potential problem develops. This can preserve function and save time and money in the long-run.
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