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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
Clavicle fractures take 6-12 weeks to heal. Recovery involves exercises and sling use for immobilization.
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.
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.
Objectives. Understand the deforming forces affecting clavicle fractures. Discuss factors affecting the decision to treat fractures operatively vs non-operatively. Evaluate different operative techniques available. Epidemiology. 2.6% of all fractures. Higher energy. MVC. Collision sports. Football. Hockey. Cycling. Demographic skews younger.
Surgical Treatment If your bones are out of place (displaced), your doctor may recommend surgery. Surgery can align the bones exactly and hold them in good position while they heal. This can improve shoulder strength when you have recovered. Plates and Screws During this operation, the bone fragments are first repositioned into their
Rehabilitation after operative fixation of Clavicle fractures. This protocol is applicable to patients treated surgically for a mid-shaft clavicle fracture. Healing of the fracture may take 3 to 5 months. 0-2 weeks: Arm in a sling for comfort.
