Comminuted fracture of the clavicle can be the neighboring joints of the clavicle for rehabilitation exercise, such as the wrist joint, elbow joint, etc., and gradually transition to the shoulder joint.
One week after the surgery of clavicle fracture, try to rest in bed, after one week, the healthy arm can be used to fix the clavicle, the wrist joint, elbow joint straightening, and chest activities, the acute period can not be forward flexion and adduction activities, in order to prevent the distal end of the clavicle movement, resulting in displacement of the fracture.
Two weeks after the surgery, passive movement can be performed, such as rotation or abduction of the shoulder joint. After four weeks, the amount and intensity of activities can be gradually strengthened, and all-round rehabilitation training of the shoulder joint can be carried out gradually.
The purpose of postoperative functional exercises for clavicle fracture is to help blood circulation, accelerate the repair of the surrounding soft tissue damage, and prevent complications such as muscle atrophy of the upper limb and joint stiffness.
It is recommended that patients carry out rehabilitation exercises under the guidance of professional physicians or rehabilitation therapists, and consult a doctor if there is any discomfort during the exercise.