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When can i begin to sleep normally with a broken collarbone?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Might be 2-4 weeks;: Before you can lie flat and sleep normally. Depends on the severity of the injury with type of fx, whether its open or closed and the type of treatment started for you. Non-operative treatment can be symptomatic for 4, even 6 weeks. Surgically fixed can be painful for 2-3 weeks for incision/tissues to heal. Your treating doc would be able to advise you better as he monitors your healing.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Soon: It depends on the type of fracture, but you can anticipate significant improvements over the course of the first 4-6 weeks after the fracture occurred.
Answered 5/18/2016
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Recliner: The first 10-14 days is better to sleep on a recliner. After the fracture reach some stability you will be more comfortable at night.
Answered 11/18/2018
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