Question 1

i was in a bad car accident august 27 and i now have a broken shoulder and fractured neck and want to heal fast?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition, exercise: Make sure you are following your doctors instructions, eat well,  don't smoke, take advantage of any therapy services offered to you and hang in there! If you are feeling despondent, depressed, anxious talk to your doctors and family. A bad car accident happens suddenly and chases your life in an instance but with good care and good general health you can make progress. ask UR doctors 4 more info

Question 2

for how long does a fractured shoulder take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Fracture shoulder: Usually will take 6 weeks to heal if you do not have osteoporosis

Question 3

hi, doctor my niece having fractured shoulder she's 7. what room temperature should we keep? outside climate is max 30 min 15. thank you

Accepted Answer

Not too cold: There is no specific temperature recommendations for fracture healing, but keep the temperature warm enough to prevent shivering (which would increase pain)  would be wise.

Question 4

what can i do for insomnia  that has lasted 8 months. also in chronic pain following a fractured shoulder and an operation on it 6 months ago. not healed at all.

Accepted Answer

Sleep Hygiene is Key: Keep reg. bed &amp; wake time. Make routine: warm bath /shower, aromatherapy, read, or light music. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfy mattress/pillows &amp; no work materials or computer. Bedroom only for sleep &amp; sex. No food 2-3 hrs, caffeine w/i 6 hrs, alcohol or smoking w/i 2 hrs of bed. Exercise at least few hrs before bed. No naps. Retire only if tired. Deal wi problems at another time. After 1

Question 5

how can you take off/put on a shirt with a fractured shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Carefully!: Check with your physician to see how much motion you can do.  Typically i tell my patients to have someone hold their arm a little bit away from their body with the elbow bent.  Put the arm through the shirt, then put your head in the shirt.  Then you can use your other arm to get the other side in.  But start with the affected side first.

Question 6

i was sitting in the floor and a headboard fell across my left shoulder/neck. can't hardly touch it now. bruised muscle or fractured shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

See doctor for: an examination and x ray. Ice it till you see the doctor, If severe pain go to ER.

Question 7

i'm 56 it's been 8 weeks (walking with2 crutches now 1) being home after lcl partial tear/bone fracture bruises. last week been injured again during physical therapy session. lost range of motion again, can't bend knee. how long recovery, what to do?

Accepted Answer

: Go back to original surgeon if happy with out come. He will be able access the joint the best. Obviously something happened that is preventing you from bending the knee

Question 8

is increased range of motion a sign that broken bone is healing?

Accepted Answer

: If by increased range of motion you mean you are able to move the area where the fractured bone is without pain, then that is a good sign. But, the only way to see if the bone is truly healing is by x-ray. There are signs to look for on x-ray that indicates that the bone is healing. So, follow up with your doctor for exam and x-rays. Good luck to you!

Question 9

maybe broke my elbow with a very minor fracture.   i have full range of motion with no pain unless i press on the injury.  can this heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

Fracture: Without an x ray no one can tell you how it will heal.   See your orthopedist for the answer.

Question 10

how long does it take after nondisplaced greater tuberosity fracture for pain to 100% fade? it's been 8 mo. since fracture and i completed pt. only mild loss of range of motion and mild periodic pop but ache is constant and isn't improving any more?

Accepted Answer

Check other things : Fracture pain should be resolved at eight months. This injury can have associated soft tissue problems. A reasonable next step would be MRI to assess rotator cuff , labrum and cartilage.

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I was in a bad car accident august 27 and i now have a broken shoulder and fractured neck and want to heal fast?

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For how long does a fractured shoulder take to heal?

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Hi, doctor my niece having fractured shoulder she's 7. what room temperature should we keep? outside climate is max 30 min 15. thank you

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What can i do for insomnia that has lasted 8 months. also in chronic pain following a fractured shoulder and an operation on it 6 months ago. not healed at all.

A member asked:

How can you take off/put on a shirt with a fractured shoulder?

A member asked:

I was sitting in the floor and a headboard fell across my left shoulder/neck. can't hardly touch it now. bruised muscle or fractured shoulder blade?

A member asked:

I'm 56 it's been 8 weeks (walking with2 crutches now 1) being home after lcl partial tear/bone fracture bruises. last week been injured again during physical therapy session. lost range of motion again, can't bend knee. how long recovery, what to do?

A member asked:

Is increased range of motion a sign that broken bone is healing?

A member asked:

Maybe broke my elbow with a very minor fracture. i have full range of motion with no pain unless i press on the injury. can this heal on its own?

A member asked:

How long does it take after nondisplaced greater tuberosity fracture for pain to 100% fade? it's been 8 mo. since fracture and i completed pt. only mild loss of range of motion and mild periodic pop but ache is constant and isn't improving any more?

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