Clavicle fracture is one of the most common injuries, especially in children and young adults. Some common causes of this fracture are falls, sports injuries, and trauma from traffic accidents. However, sometimes babies can fracture their clavicle during childbirth.
Symptoms
- Some of the signs and symptoms of a clavicle fracture include:
- Pain that increases when moving the shoulder
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Bruising
- A bump on the shoulder or near it
- A snap or creaking sound when trying to move the shoulder
- Stiffness or inability to move the shoulder
- Often, newborns will not move their arm for several days after a birth-related clavicle fracture.
Treatment
Immobilizing a broken bone is essential for recovery, so you may need to wear a sling on the arm.
The required immobilization time depends on the severity of the injury. Bone healing typically takes 3 to 6 weeks in children and 6 to 12 weeks in adults. A newborn’s clavicle broken during birth usually heals by controlling pain and handling the baby carefully.
Medications
To reduce pain and inflammation, the doctor may recommend an over-the-counter pain reliever. If you have intense pain, you may need to take a prescription painkiller containing an opioid for a few days.
Therapy
Rehabilitation begins soon after the initial treatment. In most cases, it's important to start some movement to reduce stiffness in the shoulder while wearing the sling. Once the sling is removed, the doctor may recommend further rehabilitation exercises or physical therapy to restore muscle strength, joint movement, and flexibility.
Surgery
If the broken clavicle has pierced the skin, is severely displaced, or has broken into several parts, you may need surgery. Typically, clavicle surgery requires the placement of fixation devices (plates, screws, or rods) to hold the bone in the correct position while healing. Although rare, surgical complications can include infections and failure of the bone to heal.
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