Clavicle Fracture
Signs and Symptoms
Can be difficult to move arm Sagging shoulder (down and forward)
Inability to lift the arm because of pain
A grinding sensation if an attempt is made to raise the arm
A deformity or "bump" over the break
Bruising, swelling, and/or tenderness over the collarbone
Treatment
No lifting. Do not lift more than 5 pounds with the fractured arm for six weeks postinjury.
Body mechanics it's important to maintain proper bone and muscle alignment to avoid future problems. Try to focus on good shoulder position. Don't shrug, slouch or let your shoulders round while in the sling.
Non surgical
Arm Sling – Provides comfort and Keep arm in position while it heals
Medication – acetaminophen, relieve pain as fracture heals
Physical Therapy – Once bone begins to heal doctors will advise patient to start doing gentle shoulder and elbow exercises to strengthen the bone.
Doctor follow-ups – visit doctor regularly to check in bone is position using XRAY
Surgical
Plates and Screws – Bone fragments are repositioned in their normal alignment, and then held in place by screws or by attaching metal plates to outer surface of the bone.
Pins – Hold fracture in good position
Exercises to strengthen the affected area
There are many exercises to strengthen and restore movement of the fracture clavicle. Exercises like, shoulder blade squeezes, pendulum exercises. Begin this exercise by leaning forwards with your good forearm supported on a table or bench (figure 3). Keeping your back straight and your shoulder relaxed, gently swing your affected arm forwards and backwards as far as possible pain-free. CIRCLES AS WELL. During isometric exercises, you contract your muscles without movement. There are several forms of isometrics you may do during your rehab, including the following:
1. Isometric Triceps Exercises. The triceps brachii is the muscle on the back of the upper arm primarily responsible for extending the elbow.
1. Rest your injured arm on a
Can be difficult to move arm Sagging shoulder (down and forward)
Inability to lift the arm because of pain
A grinding sensation if an attempt is made to raise the arm
A deformity or "bump" over the break
Bruising, swelling, and/or tenderness over the collarbone
Treatment
No lifting. Do not lift more than 5 pounds with the fractured arm for six weeks postinjury.
Body mechanics it's important to maintain proper bone and muscle alignment to avoid future problems. Try to focus on good shoulder position. Don't shrug, slouch or let your shoulders round while in the sling.
Non surgical
Arm Sling – Provides comfort and Keep arm in position while it heals
Medication – acetaminophen, relieve pain as fracture heals
Physical Therapy – Once bone begins to heal doctors will advise patient to start doing gentle shoulder and elbow exercises to strengthen the bone.
Doctor follow-ups – visit doctor regularly to check in bone is position using XRAY
Surgical
Plates and Screws – Bone fragments are repositioned in their normal alignment, and then held in place by screws or by attaching metal plates to outer surface of the bone.
Pins – Hold fracture in good position
Exercises to strengthen the affected area
There are many exercises to strengthen and restore movement of the fracture clavicle. Exercises like, shoulder blade squeezes, pendulum exercises. Begin this exercise by leaning forwards with your good forearm supported on a table or bench (figure 3). Keeping your back straight and your shoulder relaxed, gently swing your affected arm forwards and backwards as far as possible pain-free. CIRCLES AS WELL. During isometric exercises, you contract your muscles without movement. There are several forms of isometrics you may do during your rehab, including the following:
1. Isometric Triceps Exercises. The triceps brachii is the muscle on the back of the upper arm primarily responsible for extending the elbow.
1. Rest your injured arm on a