Broke my collarbone about 5 months ago mountain biking. I decided not to go the surgical route even though it was highly recommended by the surgeon. About 2 weeks later I was out of the sling and starting motion exercises. 3 weeks in was able to drive my stick car again and 1m 1/2 I was back on the bike. Recovery times are different for everyone just remember to stay positive!
@kshenriques
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video doc. I broke the clavicle, along with fracturing ribs 3-8 on May 12th. Today is day 10 for me post surgery. My fracture was non-aligned and both of the bone pieces were pointed different ways. From the day of the surgery, although I was in a bunch of pain I already started feeling some relief. I am not wearing the sling anymore after day 10, and my arm doesn't hurt anymore just hanging to the side at rest. I would suggest anyone who is on the fence about getting this surgery to just don't wait around...do it now. I think it's one of the best decisions I've made in my life, and I am grateful to have a good medical team to take care of me.
@Uglyskinnyhike
2 ай бұрын
I'm day 26 from ORIF of the right clavicle, I echo your recommendation, no more real pain, just numbness and tightness. Not being able to lift anything heavy for 12 weeks is the hardest part.
@LuisHernandez-xd2kw
8 ай бұрын
this is a great video i wish my orthopedic would of told me same thing and gave me a solution for my clavicle and not just my shoulder .
@cbear9263
Жыл бұрын
Just 2 weeks out of surgery with a plate and screws. I just want out of my metal/velcro sling. Incision is healing very nicely. I'm 53, and my 1st bone break. Thanks for your informative video.
@IFC97
Жыл бұрын
I’m 25 years old, will be 26 on September 9. Just broke mine a few days ago and I am terrified of surgery. I’m really not looking forward to having to be put under anesthesia. Really praying to God that it can heal naturally.
@stillawakening4721
Жыл бұрын
@@IFC97anesthesia is the least of my concerns, just wait until week 3 of wearing a sling 😭... broke mine in a drunken argument with my older brother when I was 16, but because I was underage drinking when it happened everyone thought I was being dramatically drunk. It's been 20yrs and my problems as a result of malunion have increased in frequency and severity over time, so now I'm getting set up for surgery and like you I'm nervous though for different reasons it seems. In my case because of how my collarbone healed, when I lift weights and my shoulder swells, it causes the bone to push against the artery limiting the blood supply to my brain enough to cause seizures. So I'm not at all scared of going under because this will hopefully be the last time I do as a result of my busted up clavicle. 😀👍
@kshenriques
3 ай бұрын
@@stillawakening4721 Hey man, how did it work out for you? Are you back to lifting yet?
@stillawakening4721
3 ай бұрын
@@kshenriques yes, I'm still far from full strength but definitely progressing well. Still get some nerve pain with specific movements but I have something else going on with my SC joint the orthopedist was hoping would resolve from the surgery but didn't, so I'm not exactly the best example. However the surgery itself, the recovery, all of it went great and I've benefited from it.
@fabriciooliveira3720
4 сағат бұрын
I had a conservative treatment for my shoulder, but now it feels internally rotated and depressed, and really hurts when I try certain exercises. I’m debating whether or not to go for surgery. I feel pain with almost every pushing and pulling movement with pronated grip, especially because the shoulder socket is smaller now. I can still work around it and hit the gym to build muscle, but my pecs have ended up looking uneven.
@surfride101
11 ай бұрын
I broke mine going over the handlebars on my dirtbike, never hurt too bad... I was at high risk for non-union; surgery. Im in San Diego, warm climate, never bothered me sufficient to remove, until. Pushing tens years later the skin started attaching to the plate. Had it removed. I was also told by the surgeon, Scripps Sports Medicine, they recommend removal if continuing contact sports as the bone is weaker at both ends. I am three weeks in and board out of my mind as the recovery is similar to fracture, eight screws in that little bone has risk of fracture. The incision was glued and nearly healed. There are studies out there re clavicle hardware removal and refracture; namely women with low-bmi.
@dirtbikeordie
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, broke my shoulder blade and clavicle 2 weeks ago, collar bone sis displaced 5cm but I feel really good... don't know if I should have surgery or not...
@Wildcat-Woman
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I’m also in SD and am very active. Broke my clavicle today. 🤪 this is helpful information.
@surfride101
5 ай бұрын
@@Wildcat-Woman I am so sorry, its not too bad, your going to be ok. I cannot recommend Daniel Keefe at Green Torrey Pines enough, and then surgery at Scripps Carmel Valley. Every touch point from consult to intake nurse, surgical nurses and f/u was outstanding care. I didnt do pt, I brought in a list of exercises and went through it with Dr Keefe @ week# / %weight. If you do PT id def goto Shiley in UTC. Keefe was my third consult before I chose surgeons.
@Wildcat-Woman
5 ай бұрын
@surfride101 this is incredible information! Thank you!! I have an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon this morning at UCSD, but I will definitely give a call to your recommendations also. I’m ready to get back out there already and it’s only been one day 🤪🤣
@jasonscottsgreatoutdoors429
Ай бұрын
Snapped mine on a dirt bike. 31, thinking that a plate will be the best bet. I beat my body, and don’t want it breaking again, like I’ve seen so many times with my buddies lol
@bonnielee7134
7 күн бұрын
Hi. I’m on day six of healing; no surgery. I keep my arm in the sling and steady. I don’t want to tear any healing that may be going on. When can I change my shirt? I really don’t want to tear any healing. Perhaps wait a total of two weeks? It’s still too tender now. Thanks.
@danielescobar9764
17 күн бұрын
I'm no doctor but ibroke my collar bone in a motorcycle accident that i encountered and it was pretty bad. After 2 months i still had a lot of pain and i was not able to put a lot of pressure or lift heavy or else it would start to hurt. How I fixed jt? I started using anabolic steroids, (testosterone) after the first week i felt an incredible difference. Not only do i look amazing but my collar bone haz completly healed and I'm able to train harder than ever. Today, I have over 4 months training and im able to do pullups, dips, benchpress over 80kg without any problem.
@ogg666
Жыл бұрын
Broke my clavicle last week. It's significantly Displaced, and non-union or malunion seems kind of likely. Figure-8 brace favored here, so that's what I have. I'm going the conservative route. Interesting thing though is that I don't have much pain. (Not pushing it, of course.) Is that odd? A bad sign?) Or a semi-decent sign that maybe it will asymptomatic-ish, even if there's a non-union. Great video by the way. Thanks for putting it up.
@AOMYGAMING
Жыл бұрын
Same! I broken mine last 6 days. I am choosing non operative treatment which is conservative treatment. My fracture is displaced 2.21cm. Im 20. Lightly active lifestyle and a moto biker. Share your tips with me.
@mrprithvi2566
10 ай бұрын
@@AOMYGAMING how is your condition right now
@AOMYGAMING
10 ай бұрын
@@mrprithvi2566 pretty good, I have my mobility and flexibility back but my strength is slowly heal. For now, I can only pick item around 3KG only. However, im doing great, live just like normal people, can drive, eat, taking bath with so much comfortable than before.
@nallaashwini8059
3 ай бұрын
@@AOMYGAMINGhey please can you share more information about it may i know your number please i also broke my clavicle bone I'm taking conservative treatment it's been 2 months it's still paining please reply 😢
@thetricky5569
7 күн бұрын
@@nallaashwini8059 same here i broke mine 2 days ago, im 22, im skinny and somewhat active, i have a comminuted impacted middle (so 2 or 3 pieces) clavicle fracture over 2 cm short, they recommend surgery but its so costly and nerve wrecking.. plz help what did you guys end up doing and how was the progress
@Abdou09.b
7 ай бұрын
Doc I have a fractuese clavicle molunion can I did sergery ? The broken after 5 months
@Chem466
6 ай бұрын
Hello Sir could you help me. My mom got collar bone fracture. I want to share X ray with you for suggestions
@matthewthompson9753
10 ай бұрын
My right Clavicle is broken Off of the Scapula and is considered level 3 elevated. My left clavicle has permanent damaged at the sternal end. these are the leftover results from going over my bicycle handle bars where I also broke 5 ribs and the right scapula landing on concrete. Should I pursue any other strength training other than bands to support these limiting injuries. the over head reach is the only motion that creates the pinching pain.
@yosatobing9834
Жыл бұрын
Just got a broken clavicule last month, now im going through conservative treatment (non surgical), my doctor says there are possibilities of a slight malunion (about 1.3 cm). But i got concern with the streghtness of the bone in the future, will it as strong as normal or fracture clavicule that going through surgical treatment??
@IFC97
Жыл бұрын
I am seriously praying for conservative treatment. I broke my new car accident. I’ve gotten 2 x-rays. Both x-ray techs said it was pretty bad but obviously they’re not surgeons. Really not looking forward to the conversation. Very scary.
@ianbramlett1857
8 ай бұрын
Any update, I broke mine and have about the same displacement. 1.1 CM. How is it going?
@shilpagshahshah5944
Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏NICE information
@KumoSteven
2 ай бұрын
My collar bone is broken what kind of food is going to helps me to recover 🥺🙏🏾
@aloy1965
7 ай бұрын
I had a complete break of my collarbone from a hit in soccer in 2005. I broke it twice within two weeks. I had a hard fall on the ice three weeks ago,,,, in a lot of muscle and nerve pain. finally went to hospital to find out i had whiplash and complete (non union) break of the collarbone again. I'm on pain meds, the dr did not recommend surgery or rather discouraged it. I can't put my arm up without those two bones hitting each other and preventing movement. i don't know what to do
@godxdestructionyt6173
5 ай бұрын
Same bro😂😂 defender give shoulder with knee😊😊
@eddassar
3 ай бұрын
If the bones are still grinding after a few days speak to a doctor. I broke my distal portion of the clavical in half. Day one bones were grindinding but after day 2 and three the grinding stopped and the big nodual started to form. Mine is 2cm shorter on the broken side. Got full ROM back after 3 weeks. Brutal bone to break. I'm not getting the metal plate. Hope everyone heals up the best.
@thetricky5569
7 күн бұрын
@@eddassar how are you now? i broke mine 2 days ago, im 22 male, im skinny and somewhat active, i have a comminuted impacted middle (so 2 or 3 pieces) clavicle fracture over 2 cm short, they recommend surgery but its so costly and nerve wrecking..
@manoj-x4y2y
8 ай бұрын
My collar bone is broken at the age of 19 now am 26 so the bone is healed with overlapped and am suffering from pain doctor should not refer surgery what can i do now..
@chinitolee1402
5 күн бұрын
No need surgery
@solomonjr.galera5799
Жыл бұрын
Good day Doc. Any account that i could send my x-ray image for some querries?
@gcastroamaral
11 ай бұрын
My 11 year old had a distal fracture, closer to the shoulder joint. I hear that kids heal faster. How soon can he return to hockey?
@shahriarshaid6653
7 ай бұрын
Any update?
@gcastroamaral
7 ай бұрын
@@shahriarshaid6653 healed really fast. About two weeks on a sling. And then two weeks after bone was completely healed and allowed back to play. The whole process was 4-5 to return to hockey. But even the dr was surprised of how fast his bone mended.
@lynneak2681
6 ай бұрын
@@gcastroamaralthank you for this. My son broke his clavicle last night in a high speed collision in hockey, he’s 15. He’s so upset he can’t play for a while. I’m going to put him supplements to speed his recovery so he can get back on the ice for the summer to train for the next season.
@gcastroamaral
6 ай бұрын
@@lynneak2681 vitamin D and protein
@dee-great1307
Жыл бұрын
Doc I have a clavicle surgery last October 2022, how many years could the metal plate will possibly remove? Thank you.
@GudduKumar-kh6qj
Жыл бұрын
Kitna din me haddi jutaa hai
@P_deka
Жыл бұрын
@@GudduKumar-kh6qj3-4 hafta lagega bhai
@SuperBabymitch
Жыл бұрын
I haven't undergo surgery as i was scared. What i am worried right now is i am still feeling some pain. It was been a month turn to 2 months
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