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175 Cambridge Street. A broken collarbone is also known as a clavicle fracture. This is a very common fracture that occurs in people of all ages. Anatomy. The collarbone (clavicle) is located between the ribcage (sternum) and the shoulder blade (scapula), and it connects the arm to the body.
What to expect during healing of a Clavicle Fracture: While the bone heals usually within 2-3 months, recovery takes much longer. Typically most of the recovery is completed by 3-5 months. Some stiffness in the shoulder can happen after these injuries, but usually resolves by 6 months after the injury. Sometimes, the clavicle fracture does not ...
A fracture is the same as a break in the bone. You have a fracture of the clavicle or ‘collarbone’. This bone joins the breast bone to the shoulder joint. This is a common fracture. You will be given a sling to support your arm; this should be used for 2 to 6 weeks whilst the injury heals.
You have broken or cracked your collarbone, or clavicle. The collarbone is the long, slightly curved bone that connects the shoulder to the chest. It supports the shoulder. A broken collarbone may take 6 weeks or longer to heal. You will need to wear an arm sling to keep the broken bone from moving while it heals.
Clavicle Fracture Non-Operative Rehabilitation Protocol . PHASE 1: WEEK 0-4 (EARLY FRACTURE HEALING) • Maintain sling use (except for TID elbow wrist finger ROM, hygiene) o Elbow should be supported • Rhomboid and periscapular isometrics, posture exercises • No lifting > weight of coffee cup • No active shoulder ROM
Try to do these exercises 4-5 times a day. Repeat each exercise 10 times. Hand, wrist and elbow exercises: 1. Open and close your hand. Next, move your wrist up and down. Repeat 10 times. 2. After a few days, hold a soft ball or rolled up socks. Squeeze the ball and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times. 3. Bend and straighten your elbow. Repeat ...
Medical evidence suggests that smoking prolongs fracture healing time. Stopping smoking during the healing phase of your fracture will help ensure optimal recovery from this injury. For advice on smoking cessation and local support available, please refer to the following website: Quit smoking - Better Health - NHS (www.nhs.uk) or
