Question 1

How long heal after collarbone surgery?

Accepted Answer

There are several types of clavicle (aka collarbone) surgeries. Some common procedures consists of clavicle fractures, ac joints repairs, distal clavicle excisions, cyst/ spur removal, or acromioplasty (actually is part of the scapula). Recover time often depends on the extent of the work that has to be done. Can you be more specific in the type of procedure you are asking about.

Question 2

Collarbone shattered, they have me in reg sling..... what can i do to have it heal back straight? it keeps coming out of place.

Accepted Answer

The more surface area involved will hasten healing, and many r rx'd with a sling especially if in many fragments, and r hard 2 fix. If the ac and sc joints r good it may be the best way to handle it . If there are a few larger fragments it may be able to fixed by an experienced in clavicle.

Question 3

I was told that after a collarbone breaks it becomes stronger after it heals. i don't remember why, it was a while ago. is this true?

Accepted Answer

Bone heals by forming a ring of new bone around the fracture - hence the bump you find on clavicle fractures. Once healed it absorbs and usually goes back to normal shape. Depending on your overall bone health, your collar bone should return to about as good as it was before. Be sure to eat healthy - get enough calcium and vit d in your diet to promote overall good bone health.

Question 4

How long does a bruised collarbone have to heal for?

Accepted Answer

A "bone bruise", or subperiosteal hematoma, can cause significant discomfort for a few months then be tender to touch somewaht for a year or more.

Question 5

How long will it take for a broken clavicle collarbone bone to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the extent of the fracture, your activities and the treatment your received, it will take 4-6 weeks for the fracture to be considered healed.  You may do more than you think sooner and it may take longer if you don't do what you should or overdo it.  Bones usually heal in 4-6 weeks, (generalized).

Question 6

I fractured my collarbone 2-3 weeks ago and i had it in a sling for a 2-3 weeks can i drive. i can move it around perfectly fine and at fast movements?

Accepted Answer

By now you probably have enough callus formation so you shouldn't have any trouble driving

Question 7

For the past week, when i lift someting or move my arm fast i experience starp pain under my collarbone when i take deep breaths. lasts 30 mins or so.

Accepted Answer

You should see your doctor for an examination and possible X-ray. It would be important to evaluate your lungs for any sign of pneumonia or bronchitis and your collarbone for any fracture.

Question 8

Hi i have been 2years with pain in my left chest by ribs, my left shoulder blade, under my collarbone on left side, fast heartbeat. mri clear.any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Physician said...You may need a second opinion.

Question 9

Should i worry i fell now when i brush teeth my upper right chest near collarbone itches like when a bruise heals no bruising i fell on right shoulder?

Accepted Answer

I would guess that moving your right arm to brush is causing the sensation due to the injury from your fall.
Try brushing left handed and see if it still happens.

Question 10

Should i be concerned if my broken collar bone is taking a long time to heal?

Accepted Answer

Most of the clavicle ( collar bone )  will heal  , with alignment  will form a big callous will eventually molds itself, you should see your orthopedic surgeon and find out the reason for delayed healing.

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Collarbone shattered, they have me in reg sling..... what can i do to have it heal back straight? it keeps coming out of place.

I was told that after a collarbone breaks it becomes stronger after it heals. i don't remember why, it was a while ago. is this true?

How long does a bruised collarbone have to heal for?

How long will it take for a broken clavicle collarbone bone to heal?

I fractured my collarbone 2-3 weeks ago and i had it in a sling for a 2-3 weeks can i drive. i can move it around perfectly fine and at fast movements?

For the past week, when i lift someting or move my arm fast i experience starp pain under my collarbone when i take deep breaths. lasts 30 mins or so.

Hi i have been 2years with pain in my left chest by ribs, my left shoulder blade, under my collarbone on left side, fast heartbeat. mri clear.any ideas?

Should i worry i fell now when i brush teeth my upper right chest near collarbone itches like when a bruise heals no bruising i fell on right shoulder?

Should i be concerned if my broken collar bone is taking a long time to heal?

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