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The figure-of-8 splint is generally uncomfortable, difficult to wear nonstop for six or eight weeks and can result in skin problems and a smelly patient because it should not be removed to wash the armpit.
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- Fractures in Children
SURGERY TO REPAIR A FRACTURED CLAVICLE: Phase One: the first week after surgery GOALS: 1. Control pain and swelling 2. Protect the clavicle fracture repair 3. Protect wound healing 4. Begin early shoulder motion ACTIVITIES: Immediately After Surgery 1. After surgery you will be taken to the recovery room, where your family can meet you. You
PHASE I: IMMEDIATE POST-OP (1-4 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY) Rehabilitation Goals • Protect healing bone and soft tissue • Minimize pain and inflammation • Restore shoulder PROM • Maintain elbow wrist and hand ROM Sling • Wear sling for at least 3 weeks. Sling should be taken off at least four times per day to perform
Clavicle fractures take the same time to heal with or without surgery. Usually, the breaks heals in around 6-8 weeks but it is fairly common that it can take up to 3 months.
Group 1: the orthopaedic surgeon will apply a figure-of-eight bandage (UDINE®) (Fig. 1a) – no attempt will be made to reduce the fracture. The figure-of-eight bandage will be used for 4 weeks, and every week the participants will return for checking and adjusting the immobilisations.
5 Ιουλ 2024 · Midshaft Clavicle fractures are common traumatic injuries caused by a direct impact to the shoulder girdle and is most commonly seen in young, active adults. Diagnosis can be made radiographically with AP and cephalic tilt clavicle x-rays.
2 Δεκ 2022 · Surgeons may use manufacturer-contoured anatomic clavicle plates for treatment of midshaft clavicle fractures in adults as they have lower rates of implant removal or deformation compared to other plates.
