I think my husband fractured a collar bone. What can I do, or should I take him to the hospital?
2006-11-24 10:59:48 · 8 answers · asked by Lynette T 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You should take him to have an x-ray. Treatment of clavicle fractures most commonly involves resting the affected extremity. There are several types of slings available; one commonly used is called a"figure-of-8" splint. This is a brace that wraps around the shoulders to keep them back--like a soldier standing at attention.
It is unusual for a clavicle fracture to require surgery, and most often an attempt at treatment in a sling is made. Surgery is required in some situations when either the skin is broken or if the fracture is severely displaced or shortened.
2006-11-24 11:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by Retrodvs 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Straight to the hospital ASAP!
The thing is, you want him to see the doctor, in particular the orthopedist before the collar bone starts to hear. You see, chances are that if it really broke, it is not aligned properly. This way, the doctor can set it, before the healing takes place and its easy to adjust.
The alternative, would be if you waited too long and it is in fact, broken. If it heals partially, the doctor will have to REBREAK IT! Which is a very painful process. So please make sure that you get to the hospital. In addition to that, you wanna make sure that there is no vessel or nerve injury.
Hopefully, it will be good news and its not broken!
GOod luck!
2006-11-24 11:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive fractured my collar bone two times, as quickly as enjoying soccer and as quickly as snowboarding. the 2nd time i did no longer have plenty variety of action such as you, and it rather is because of the fact your muscle mass and ligaments atrophy (weaken and become worse) jointly as your arm is in the sling. inspite of the undeniable fact that this could all be delivered back via rehab and stretching exercises. i'm in certainty a hundred% on my fracture element after approximately 3 months of rehab. there'll consistently be some substantial weak point yet no longer something important in case you're taking the required measures to assist it recuperate.
2016-10-17 12:06:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you may want to make sure that he has a broken collar bone (it's also called your clavicle). Check out this article for the common symptoms... and then there's also the treatment at home on there, as well, just go to the links to see what you can find. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/broken_collarbone/article_em.htm
Hope he feels better. and hope this helps!
2006-11-24 11:05:36 · answer #4 · answered by lolfunswirlies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be X rayed to make sure its a simple fracture without any nerves or blood vessels being damaged. Treatment is having the arm in a sling and painkillers...nothing more...;
2006-11-24 11:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a broken collarbone several times, go to the hospital and get an xray.
They cant really cast it or do much except tell you to rest the affected area and not do too much until it heals...
2006-11-24 14:58:58 · answer #6 · answered by kookaburradezigns 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, have him checked but, if they do with him what they did with my cousin, that's about it. They just let his heal. OUCH!!!
2006-11-24 11:22:02 · answer #7 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to E.R and get it x-rayed.
2006-11-24 11:07:28 · answer #8 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋