The recovery time is shorter at 2 to 3 weeks and longer takes up to three months. It depends mainly on the severity of the injury, but also on the physical state of the individual.
Clavicle dislocation is clinically known as acromioclavicular joint dislocation, which is mainly caused by violence, accompanied by varying degrees of contusion and rupture of the joint capsule as well as contusion and rupture of the surrounding ligaments. According to the severity of the injury, there are 3 main types:
Type I: only contusion of the acromioclavicular joint capsule and ligaments is present, without rupture, and usually without significant joint displacement on X-ray.
Type II: There is partial injury and rupture of the ligaments, the joint is subluxated, and the outer end of the clavicle can be seen to be markedly cocked on X-ray.
Type III: There is a complete rupture of the acromioclavicular capsule and complete dislocation of the joint, with displacement of the clavicle evident on X-ray. Surgery is often required.
Type I can usually start to move gradually in 2 to 3 weeks after suspension of the affected limb with a tricot, while types II and III require surgery and recovery usually takes about three months. In addition, the recovery of the injury is also related to the state of the body, generally speaking, young adults have a faster recovery time than the elderly.
In the case of clavicle dislocation, you need to go to the hospital in time to avoid delaying the treatment.