How to take care of a broken collarbone

The most important aspect of clavicle fracture care is the braking of the upper limb to minimize the stress on the clavicle and to promote healing of the fracture. Clavicle fractures are often caused by direct violence or indirect violence from a fall, and the most common symptoms are a head tilted to the affected side, and the healthy hand resting on the affected elbow. Common clavicle fractures can be treated conservatively, with the mainstay of conservative treatment being immobilization in the form of a figure-of-eight bandage or clavicle band. If the fracture is comminuted and accompanied by significant vascular or neurological damage, surgery is preferred. Surgical treatment also requires immobilization of the forearm in a sling and gradual active exercise of the joints of the upper limbs (to avoid joint stiffness). During the period of immobilization, the wrist and elbow joints should be moved to prevent joint stiffness caused by long-term immobilization. If there is any discomfort, repeat the examination in time.