Collarbone Fracture – Slomannaya collarbone

Description collarbone fracture

Collarbone Fracture – clavicle bone destruction. Connects the clavicle to the scapula brisket.

The clavicle may break in three different locations:

• Middle third – the middle portion of the clavicle, It is the most common place of fractures of the clavicle;
• The distal third of the – end of the clavicle, connecting to the shoulder;
• Medial third – end of the clavicle, connecting to the sternum.

The reasons for the fracture of the clavicle

Clavicle fracture is caused by trauma bone clavicle. The most common injuries, resulting in a fracture of the clavicle:

• Direct blow to the clavicle;
• Falling on an outstretched hand;
• Newborn babies can break a clavicle, passing through the birth canal.

Risk factors for a fracture of the clavicle

Factors, increase the risk of fractures of the clavicle include:

• Advanced age, because of the increased risk of falling;
• Osteoporosis;
• Some congenital bone disease;
• Contact sports;
• Violence.

Symptoms of a fracture of the clavicle

Symptoms include:

• Pain, often heavy;
• The unnatural movement of the shoulder while moving his hands down and forward;
• Inability to raise the arm because of pain;
• Visible deformation at the fracture site;
• The sensitivity and swelling of the injured area.

Diagnosis of a fracture of the clavicle

The doctor will ask about your symptoms, About, how the accident occurred, will examine the injured area.

It may be assigned X-ray – examination, which uses X-rays, to take a picture of structures inside the body, In this case bones. It is used to search for the fracture of the clavicle.

Treatment of fractures of the clavicle

Treatment will depend upon the severity of the injury and includes:

• Return of the destroyed parts of the clavicle bone to its normal position. Sometimes the routine may require anesthesia, less often – surgery;
• Saving a stationary position the injured area, until the bone is not very srastetsya.

The bandage or sling

Most clavicle fractures can be held in place by a seat belt in the form of eight, which is wrapped around the body and the shoulder, or hold hands on the dressing in the form of a loop. These devices help hold the shoulder in place, indi collarbone zazhivaet. To remove the discomfort doctor may prescribe pain medication.

Operation collarbone fracture

Surgery may be needed, to restore bone. The physician can insert the pins or plates to the bone with screws, to hold it in place during healing. But you still have to wear a bandage or belt to complete healing of the bone.

Exercises collarbone fracture

When a doctor decides, bones strong enough, to start to do the exercises to improve range of motion and strengthen the muscles. This may require the assistance of a physiotherapist. Do not go in for sports, until the clavicle is fully healed.

Healing time collarbone

• Clavicle fracture healing for a child 3-4 of the week;
• Clavicle fracture heals adolescent 6-8 weeks;
• In the adult human, which has ceased to grow, collarbone for zazhivaet 8-10 weeks.

Prevention of fractures of the clavicle

To prevent fractures of the clavicle:

• Do not put yourself at risk of injury the clavicle bone;
• Eat a diet, rich in calcium and vitamin D;
• Train your muscles, to prevent falls and to stay active and agile.