How painful is a broken clavicle?
A broken collarbone can be very painful and can make it hard to move your arm. Most clavicle fractures can be treated by wearing a sling to keep the arm and shoulder from moving while the bone heals. With some clavicle fractures, however, the pieces of bone move far out of place when the injury occurs.
How long do you have to wear a sling for a broken collarbone?
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. Wear the sling during the day but remove it for exercises and personal hygiene. You can wear it at night time if you find it more comfortable but you don’t have to.
When does a broken collarbone stop hurting?
Pain lasting after 6 to 8 weeks should prompt a visit to a doctor (preferably an orthopedist) to check on the progress of the healing bone. In general, older people take longer to heal than younger people, and still may not be completely healed as long as 12 weeks after the original injury.
How do you sleep with a broken clavicle?
Using extra pillows to prop yourself up when sleeping with a broken clavicle can help relieve pain. Sleeping in a more upright position may be more comfortable and allow for a better rest. You may also find it more comfortable to use pillows to prop up the arm on the side of your body with the fracture.
Can you move your arm with a fractured collarbone?
You can move and use the arm and shoulder without pain. In general, people can go back to noncontact sports (such as running or swimming) in about 6 weeks and contact sports (such as football, lacrosse, and hockey) in 8–12 weeks.
Can broken collar bone cause problems later in life?
Problems You May Face Years After a Broken Collarbone Even after your collarbone heals, you may experience these inconveniences: Pain in the clavicle area. Weakness in the affected arm. Shortening of the affected collarbone.
How do you know if a broken collarbone needs surgery?
Specifically, surgery should be strongly considered if the fracture is shortened by 2 centimeters or more, displaced more than 100% (the fractured ends aren’t touching at all), when there are specific fracture patterns (such as Z-type fractures), or when the fractures are highly comminuted (shattered).
How long does it take for a fractured clavicle to heal?
Typically patients are placed into a sling for a week or two to allow for healing of the incision, and then allowed gradual activity. Most clavicle fractures heal after about 6 to 12 weeks.
How long does it take for a broken/fractured hand to recover?
Usually, it is for about 3 weeks. If you had surgery, you may have a cast instead of a splint. Most fractures heal well. After healing, your knuckle may look different or your finger may move in a different way when you close your hand.
Can you drive with a broken clavicle?
There is no law that explicitly prohibits driving a car with a broken collar bone or arm. It all comes down to whether you can safely operate the vehicle in all non-emergency and emergency situations. Of course, there are almost no police on the road today (apart from Central London), due to savage Tory cuts.
How long is recovery after broken tibia surgery?
A snapped tibia or fibula is going to take some time to fully recover. You’ll need to let your bones to start mending long enough before being training. Healing typically takes six to eight weeks and for those recovering from surgery it may be 12 weeks before you may begin rehabilitation.