Sprains: Mild sprains can take a week to heal, but more severe ones can take up to 6 weeks to heal depending on the location amount of use. Rest from sports, anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen and heat pads can help. Severe injuries may need PT. If she has not seen one already, your daughter should probably see a pediatric orthopedist to be sure there is not a more serious problem.
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Clavicle physeal fx?: The distal (end) of the clavicle does not ossify until about age 21. For this reason, the cartilage end is currently not visible on routine X-rays. If pain is NOT improving by now, a repeat thorough examination is warranted by a musculoskeletal specialist (orthopaedic surgeon) to assess for a physeal separation between the cartilage and bone end. This injury occurs at the growth plate.
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