Broken collarbone / Clavicle fracture
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Lisa Thomas98 said:Good afternoon. I was hoping someone might have some insight regarding swelling and the recovery process for a fractured clavicle—anything that could help ease the anxiety. I recently took a spill on my motorcycle and ended up with a broken collarbone. The surgeons went ahead and installed a plate with screws to hold everything together. Interestingly, they didn't bother with any bandages or a sling. I'm wondering, roughly how long does this whole recovery period last, and are there specific exercises I should be looking into? If I can offer anything helpful from what I've learned so far, I certainly will.
I actually broke my collarbone playing Rugby and ended up with a plate and screws too!
Just a heads-up though—for those first two months, you absolutely cannot lift anything heavy with that arm. You have to keep the weight off it entirely. After that initial period passes, you can start getting back to your normal routine to help regain your strength. Then, after about six months (if you want them removed), you can have the hardware taken out...