Question 1

what is done for a collar bone fracture?

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Most of them will : Heal.Historically, clavicle fractures have been considered best treated nonoperatively, with good outcomes. Management typically included the use of either a shoulder sling or a figure-of-eight brace. The vast majority of these fractures healed, with variable amounts of cosmetic deformity.

Question 2

what precaution should i take when i have a collar bone fracture?

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Sling: Follow your orthopedists advice. Usually these fractures are treated in a sling. They need monitoring with x-rays to ensure proper healing.

Question 3

i'm recovering from collar bone fracture. what kind of food should i take for a faster healing?

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Protein: For healing fractures of any type a diet with high grade protein and calcium will help in the healing and production of the osteoid matrix and callus required for healing.

Question 4

when can i join gym after collar bone fracture?

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Clavicle fracture: Your break should be well healed by now.  I would encourage you to strengthen the muscles about the shoulder blade and rotator cuff to help you fully recover.

Question 5

will a collar bone fracture ever heal on its own?

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Yes: The clavicle (collar bone) will usually heal quite readily unless some soft tissue got caught inbetween the ends of the bone at the time of the injury.  If a fracture is still sore after 3 months, it may mean that it has not united like it should.  Ask your doctor about a bone growth stimulator or surgery.

Question 6

how can you tell if your baby has a collar bone fracture?

Accepted Answer

They favor that side: Babies are small and broken bones are hard to detect. A baby will avoid moving that arm and will fuss if you touch that area or lay then at that side. Fortunately these injuries heal quickly and usually without permanent problems. If you suspect that your baby or child has an injury, they should be properly evaluated by a trained health care provider.  This evaluation may include an x-ray.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: baby collar bone fracture?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle fracture: Clavicle fractures can occur from a fall onto an outstretched arm or from direct trauma to the area.  They can also occur in babies during childbirth.

Question 8

collar bone fracture at birth. how did it heal?

Accepted Answer

Fast: New borns heal this type of fx very rapidly.  Within 7-10 days should no longer be painful.  Complete healing will take a few weeks but once it stops hurting no further attention is necessary.

Question 9

is my toddler's collar bone fracture from birth healed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The fracture would of healed in about 4 weeks.

Question 10

can babies have a metal plate put in for a collar bone fracture?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A baby can have a metal plate put in for a collar bone fracture, but this would require a very rare and extremely unique set of circumstances to be indicated.

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