Question 1

could you die from a broken collar bone?

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Not expected: A simple broken collar bone is regarded as a minor fracture and not usually one to die from but any fracture should be under the management of a doctor.

Question 2

i have a broken collar bone, what to do?

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Have it evaluated.: The doctor will let you know what needs to be done depending on the degree of injury.

Question 3

what are the signs of a broken collar bone?

Accepted Answer

Broken collar: The signs are swelling.  Pain and/or deformed site of the area.

Question 4

how bad does a broken collar bone usually hurt?

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Moderate to severe: A broken collar bone, which is quite common in forward fall situations, can cause moderate to severe pain.  Pain from fractures is due to the ends of the fractures "rubbing" on each other.  The collar bone is strut that is the only bony attachment between the shoulder and the axial skeleton.  Therefore, nearly any movement of the arm and shoulder will move the collar bone.

Question 5

how long will it take for a broken collar bone to heal?

Accepted Answer

Weeks - Months: It depends what type of fracture occurs as well as the location in the clavicle. Usually it is about 6 weeks but sometimes it can be a few months.

Question 6

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

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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 7

how long will it take for a surgery to reset a broken collar bone?

Accepted Answer

Short term...: Operative repair of a broken(fractured) collar bone takes a few hours once one is actually in the operating room; recovery from the procedure itself also takes a few hours; and probably at least an overnight stay in the hospital.  The recovery from a fractured collar bone is another story...

Question 8

whats the difference between a broken collar bone and a fractured one?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle: A broken collar bone and fracture are really the same.  You can have a seperation of the clavicle from the sternum.  That is different.  As always ask your doctor to explain what they found on x-ray to you.  Ask them to explain when family are present to help remind you later.  Be well.  Always wear a seat belt.

Question 9

can you tell me about the most comfortable way to sleep with a broken collar bone?

Accepted Answer

Collar bone: Try sleeping on the side opposite the break. You can also try taking some pain medication before you go to bed.  Sometimes it helps to sleep in a reclining chair.

Question 10

i'm prescribed to take 1-2, 5mg percocets every 4-6 hours for a broken collar bone. when i take them, i start to feel hot. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Pain Meds: Narcotic pain medications, like Percocet, have lots of side-effects. Most common are drowsiness, nausea, constipation, and restlessness. Feeling "hot" may be from the medication or from the inflammatory reaction your body takes to heal the clavicle fracture. Regardless, pain from clavicle fractures tends to ease rapidly. Recommend using the Percocet for only a few days, then just plain tylenol (acetaminophen).

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