How to Treat a Clavicle Fracture
Many people suffer with different types of fractures and a huge majority of them get affected by the clavicle fracture which is the most common fracture among people of all ages. It is also very easy to identify the clavicle fracture as it usually affects the bones under skin, not under muscles. Usually the clavicle fracture hits adolescents, children, athletes and middle and old-aged people. There are different treatments to deal with a clavicle fracture depending on the severity of the damage. If you want to learn about the most common treatments of clavicle fracture, then keep reading this post.
Instructions
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First of all, you should have a sound knowledge about the clavicle fracture and about people who are more prone to become a prey. The clavicles are the bones that break easily as compared to other bones of human body. It can affect a newborn baby during birth process. Teens and adolescents are also vulnerable to clavicle fracture.
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You have to observe the symptoms and try to identity whether it is a clavicle fracture or not. You can easily identify a clavicle fracture because the symptoms usually are very apparent. A clavicle fracture causes severe pain in upper body and causes problem in moving the shoulder. You will also see swelling around the collarbone.
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You can also feel the clavicle fracture through the skin as in some cases there is a clavicle fracture but no swelling appears around the affected area. The unbearable pain can also cause dizziness, spotty vision and nausea which are very common symptoms of clavicle fracture.
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After getting a clavicle fracture, you should immediately support the arm by wearing a sling. You will find different types of slings also available in different sizes on a medical equipment store. Find the most appropriate one that fits to your arm.
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If the clavicle fracture is severe, then you should immediately go to the doctor or Orthopaedic surgeon who will examine the severity of the fracture and will treat it in an appropriate way.
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You need to keep wearing the sling which will give support to the arm and you will feel less pain. Sling will also help in getting strength in the affected area and your fracture will heal up in lesser amount of time.
