A member asked:

How long do i need to be in an arm sling and when can i remove it. into my 4th week since fracturing my clavicle.

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Depends: I would defer to your treating physician but generally speaking, i treat a minimally displaced clavicle fracture in a sling for about 4 weeks and then allow the patient to come out to begin active assisted forward motion. If it doesn't hurt over the fracture site and doesn't feel like its moving thats a good indication that you have fracture callous there. I would avoid weight & sports x 6wks.

Answered 4/15/2019

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Followup: I would go by your doctors directions, but in general slings are for comfort only with clavicle fractures, they do not really make them heal any faster. For most clavicle fractures, I let my patients come out as soon as they are comfortable enough to do so.

Answered 6/10/2017

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