Clavicle Fracture Healing Time: Recovery and Timeline
Clavicle fractures typically heal in 6-8 weeks, but may take up to 12+ weeks depending on severity and individual factors.
Causes
Contact sports (football, hockey, rugby), falls, car accidents, trauma.
Anatomy
The clavicle (collarbone) is an S-shaped bone connecting shoulder to sternum; supports shoulder and anchors arm muscles.
Treatment
- Conservative: RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation).
- Surgery (ORIF with plate/screws): For displaced or non-healing fractures.
Post-Surgery Recovery
- Sling immobilization
- Activity restrictions
- Pain management
- Most return to normal activities within months
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