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Home :: Collarbone Fracture, Shaft Midportion
Collarbone Fracture, Shaft Midportion
A complete or incomplete break in the middle third of the clavicle (collarbone). This is the most common collarbone fracture.
BODY PARTS INVOLVED
- Clavicle (collarbone).
- Shoulder joint.
- Joint between the shoulder and collarbone.
- Soft tissue surrounding the fracture site, including nerves, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels and bone attached to ligaments.
Causes
Direct blow or indirect stress to the bone. Indirect stress may be caused by twisting or a violent muscle contraction.
Signs & Symptoms
- Severe pain at the fracture site.
- Swelling around the fracture.
- Visible deformity if the fracture is complete and bone fragments separate enough to distort normal contours.
- Tenderness to the touch.
- Numbness or coldness in the shoulder and arm on the affected side, if the blood supply is impaired.
Treatment
Follow your doctor's instructions. These instructions are supplemental.
- The doctor will realign and set the broken bones with surgery or, if possible, without. Children rarely require surgery. Manipulation should be done as soon as possible after injury. Six or more hours after the fracture, bleeding and displacement of body fluids may lead to stock.Also,many tissues lose their elasticity and become difficult to return to normal.
- Immobilization will be necessary. For this fracture,a sling usually works quite well.
- After 48 hours, localized heat promotes healing by increasing blood circulation In the injured area. Use heat lamps, hot soaks, hot showers or heating pads.
- Use frequent ice massage. Fill a large Styrofoam cup with water and freeze. Tear a small amount of foam from the top so ice protrudes. Massage firmly over the injured area in a circle about the size of a baseball. Do this for 15 minutes at a time, 3 or 4 times a day.
- Take whirlpool treatments, if available.
Home Diet
- Drink only water before manipulation or surgery to treat the fracture. Solid food in your stomach makes vomiting while under anesthesia more hazardous.
- During recovery, eat a well-balanced diet that includes extra protein, such as meat, fish, poultry, cheese, milk and eggs. Increase fiber and fluid intake to prevent constipation that may result from decreased activity.
Prevention
- Build adequate muscle strength and achieve good conditioning prior to exercise, athletic practice or competition. Increased muscle mass helps protect bones and underlying tissue.
- Use appropriate protective equipment when participating in contact sports.
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