How Do You Heal A Broken Clavicle Bone?
A broken clavicle, or collarbone, is a painful experience but the recovery is fairly straightforward if you have a simple fracture. A simple fracture is a single break rather than breaks in multiple spots or shattered bone. The clavicle is most often broken during falls when you use your hands to catch yourself or upon hard impact to the outside of your shoulder that compresses the collarbone. Babies can also break a clavicle during the birthing process. If you think you’ve broken a bone, go to the emergency room for an X-ray or consult your health care provider. Keep your arm in a sling for the first week after you’ve broken your clavicle. A sling keeps your shoulder complex immobilized and helps the bone to begin healing. Apply ice to minimize swelling and rest as much as possible. Keep in mind, this is a general timeline, your health care provider will provide you with information about your particular injury and that advice should generally be followed. After the first week, replac
