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The most common fractures of the clavicle are in the middle of the shaft of the bone, approximately halfway between the sternum and the AC joint. The most common way to treat the fractures in the middle is with immobilization with either a sling or a special bandage called a figure-of-8 splint.
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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 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.
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.
14 Ιουλ 2020 · Recovery time from a fractured clavicle normally takes 4-8 weeks in adults. For seniors the healing time is closer to eight weeks and possibly longer. Therapists and carers will try to ensure that further knocks or accidents don’t occur during the recovery period.
The figure-of-eight bandage should be adjusted so that the shoulder is pressed back in an arched position, almost like a back-stretch. The figure-of-eight should be used all day (including bath-time and bed-time); participants will be instructed not to remove the immobilisations.
