Question 1

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

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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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

collar bone fracture at birth. how did it heal?

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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 8

can i work out as usual as i use to do before my collar bone fracture . my coolar bone is joined x-ray shows that please advice.

Accepted Answer

I fit is healed: If the fracture is completely healed, you should be able to exercise normally.

Question 9

what is the best treatment for newborn collar bone fracture?

Accepted Answer

They heal alone: They heal by themselves in about a week or two without specific treatment.Have to be careful how to position the newborn in bed and how to hold the baby when in your arms.

Question 10

i wanted to know is clavicle (color bone) fracture a serious injury?

Accepted Answer

It could be.: Clavicles can have many different fracture patterns. Most heal uneventfully, but others can be a real problem. Please see an orthopedic shoulder specialist.

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