Comminuted clavicle fracture can be treated conservatively or surgically depending on the severity and physical condition of the patient.
1. Conservative treatment: if the broken end of the comminuted clavicle fracture is not displaced, or if the patient is a child, or if the patient is physically weak and cannot tolerate surgery, the patient can be treated conservatively by using a figure-of-eight bandage or a sling around the upper arm to fix the fracture, and then reviewing the X-rays regularly to see how the fracture recovers, and then taking Musk Bone Capsules or Bone Breaker Tablets to promote the healing of the fracture. It takes about 3 months to recover completely.
2. Surgery: If the fracture has obvious displacement, deformity healing or non-healing risk or cause nerve and blood vessel injury and physical conditions to tolerate surgery, need to take surgical treatment, can be cut and repositioned plate internal fixation surgery, regular medication after surgery, under the guidance of the doctor to carry out rehabilitation and functional exercise, full recovery also takes about 3 months.
Therefore, comminuted clavicle fracture should be timely consultation, under the guidance of the doctor according to the specific conditions of the choice of treatment program, so as not to delay the condition. The medication should be applied according to the doctor’s instructions.