Understanding & Addressing Collarbone Injuries (Clavicle Fracture): A Guide to Effective Treatment
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Dr. Shapiro discusses clavicle fractures a.k.a. collarbone injuries, a common result of falls and sports activities, which can range from simple to complex. These injuries are most prevalent in the middle of the bone, with younger patients often successfully treated using a sling, rest, and physical therapy. However, high-energy injuries resulting from high-speed falls or contact sports can cause more complex fractures, which predominantly require surgical intervention. Such surgeries involve repositioning the bone fragments to facilitate quicker and more reliable healing.
People with a collarbone injury are usually aware of the issue due to the considerable pain. While not always an emergency, it's crucial to see a doctor promptly. Timely treatment increases the chances of an accurate repair and prevents further complications. Even though some fractures can heal without intervention, more complex injuries may necessitate additional treatments such as CAT scans, MRIs, or ligament repair. The most prevalent problems arise when a collarbone injury is either untreated, undertreated, or treated too late.
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I broke my left-side collarbone in 2010 while I was about 14. It was right in the middle and considered malunion. I was taken to the ER and they recommended me to just use a sling. I regret it not having surgery. At the time, my family was not in the best spot financially, but if I knew the amount of constant pain I have to endure thru the left side of my neck, near my scapula, my traps, and even right under my collarbone. It has been 14 years later and I'm hoping that corrective surgery is still a possibility for me. I would love to go thru my day without constantly adjusting my neck, my back and those areas I've described. On top of that, it's a structural problem. Meaning, it is hard to maintain good posture throughout the day since my left shoulder naturally wants to droop forward due to my collarbone. Sleep is even starting to become a problem.
I mean, the body is all connected. If the body suffers something that causes a postural problem, why don't they recommend more surgeries?
To be fair, I am still functional. I am able to perform 23 pull-ups, rock climb, and still maintain my agility and athleticism. However, this constant pain is more like a constant mental stressor.
Can anyone else relate?? Did any of you get corrective surgery years later? If so, did it make it better?
I've gone to physical therapy. Strengthening muscles will only help so much when my structure is working against me.
I recently had a MC accident where I fractured my distal clavicle. My MD opted to not surgically repair my injury, as the bone is still in line and he felt that it would heal without intervention. I'm 5 weeks out, doing one last follow-up here in a week. The pain is subsiding and my arm and shoulder seems to be functioning somewhat normally. I am not trying to over stress that side. I'm nervous that I may have injured my shoulder as well; time will tell. Great presentation and explanation of this particular injury. The Proliance physicians in Puyallup have taken great care of my ortho needs over the years; Kudos to you guys!
I had a mc accident maybe 6 weeks ago, distal but misaligned. Dr opted for no surgery, I’m getting a second opinion this week. I wish I would’ve just gotten surgery when it happened
Most informative video on this i have seen. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I do have a Collar bone fracture and it's been 8 weeks now I have not seen a Doctor...! What is my faith?
Perfect thanks
Can the repair be leveled like the other arm. It doesn't look like the other arm?
Hello doctor.. my right collar bone broken 13 may and 14 may a surgery of collar bone and fixation a titanium plate.and my scapula also fracture..after 45 days I got physiotherapy but my hand don't have full movement and I have some pain..! After one year I have to removed the plate or not please reply
Update can you move it?
@@vixerytie182 yes now I am normal
@@GeetaRani-od1yq for how long u start do ur activities since u done surgeon?
My son broke his collarbone 2 days ago (Thursday night)but the ortho will not see him until Monday morning. I don’t understand why he won’t see him sooner than that. He was just given a sling at the ER.
Now your son is okay?