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What can i do if my 15 year old broke his clavicle during football practise 2 days ago, his arm is on a sling?
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Healing...: Your collarbone connects the upper part of your breastbone to your shoulder blade. Restricting the movement of any broken bone is critical to healing. To immobilize a broken collarbone, you usually need to wear an arm sling. The length of time immobilization is needed depends on the severity of the injury. Union of the bone usually takes three to six weeks for children and 6 to 12 weeks for adult.
Answered 4/16/2013
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