Question 1

i broke my left collar bone 3 days ago with deisplacement less than 50% and was perscribed a sling, should i be on bed rest for these 3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

No: Bedrest is not indicated for a clavicle fracture.  Sling is for comfort.

Question 2

can you tell me how to put more meat on my collar bone area and not on the rest of my body?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Muscles that insert on the clavicle include the pectorals major, trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, subclavius, deltoid, sternohyoid.  No specific exercises can strengthen the subclavius or sternohyoid muscles, so concentrate on deltoid, pecs, trapezius.

Question 3

was on bed rest for 2 months cause of being sick. now  my legs feel wobbly a bit and bone in knee is always sore. any idea why bone is sore?

Accepted Answer

Muscles weak: Deconditioning occurs with prolonged bed rest and multiple studies have demonstrated that and stronger quadriceps muscle reduces the pain. You should start a knee rehabilitation exercise program and if after six or eight weeks you not noticed significant improvement go to a doctor. An exercise bicycle might be a good way to start

Question 4

my father had fractured bones in his neck he has been on bed rest for 2 weeks in hospital with a metal neck brace, he is 82 years. what are the progno?

Accepted Answer

Guarded : Prolonged bed rest especially in an elderly person increases the risk of blood clots in the legs, which can then travel to the lungs causing what is called pulmonary embolism. Also bed rest increases the risk of pneumonia, which can be fatal in an elderly patient. Of course, the prognosis depends on many things, including any co-existing conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes.

Question 5

hi there. for how long must you wear a sling for a broken collar bone. thank you.

Accepted Answer

Sling for comfort: A sling is worn for comfort generally for 3-4 weeks max after a standard clavicle fracture. Once a patient is comfortable carrying their own own with surrounding musculature and fracture ends become "sticky" (no movement at fx site), the sling can be removed.

Question 6

what to do if i have a light break in my collar bone. i got an xray and now i'm wearing a sling. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Wear your sling: Most collar bone fractures heal normally with only a sling.

Question 7

the right side of my collar bone hurts? will sling help?

Accepted Answer

It may: It may help to minimize the pain. But you should be evaluated by your physician asap.

Question 8

what is this sharp pain near my collar bone? little blisters on bed of red.

Accepted Answer

Possible herpes?: Based soley on your description herpes or shingles are both certainly something to consider.  You should have this examined.

Question 9

fractured my collar bone a month ago and wore a sling for 3 weeks. deep breaths and random movements make sharp pains in my upper back. why? muscle?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The clavicle is part of what we call the superior shoulder suspensory complex, which basically connects your upper extremity to your thorax.  So an injury to one area often will cause symptoms in the otherwise areas as well. Should resolve as clavicle fracture heals.

Question 10

i have broken my collar bone in the middle thirdt 3 weeks ago. i am concern about the ends of the fracture r moving apart when i walking and go to bed?

Accepted Answer

Collar bone fracture: usually do not require surgical intervention a sling will be helpful. follow up with your ortho

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A member asked:

I broke my left collar bone 3 days ago with deisplacement less than 50% and was perscribed a sling, should i be on bed rest for these 3 weeks?

A member asked:

Can you tell me how to put more meat on my collar bone area and not on the rest of my body?

A member asked:

Was on bed rest for 2 months cause of being sick. now my legs feel wobbly a bit and bone in knee is always sore. any idea why bone is sore?

A member asked:

My father had fractured bones in his neck he has been on bed rest for 2 weeks in hospital with a metal neck brace, he is 82 years. what are the progno?

A member asked:

Hi there. for how long must you wear a sling for a broken collar bone. thank you.

A member asked:

What to do if i have a light break in my collar bone. i got an xray and now i'm wearing a sling. what should i do?

A member asked:

The right side of my collar bone hurts? will sling help?

A member asked:

What is this sharp pain near my collar bone? little blisters on bed of red.

A member asked:

Fractured my collar bone a month ago and wore a sling for 3 weeks. deep breaths and random movements make sharp pains in my upper back. why? muscle?

A member asked:

I have broken my collar bone in the middle thirdt 3 weeks ago. i am concern about the ends of the fracture r moving apart when i walking and go to bed?

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