Treatments for Broken Collarbone
Treatments for Broken Collarbone
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Broken Collarbone
includes the following list.
Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment
or change in treatment plans.
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The following are some of the latest treatments for Broken Collarbone:
- Sling immobilization
- Analgesia
- Open reduction and internal fixation
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Shoulder Pain/Swelling:
Treatment
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
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Slings may be used for comfort but early range of motion (24–48 hours) is necessary to prevent adhesive capsulitis
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Conservative therapy is beneficial for most cases of shoulder pain: Rest, ice, NSAIDs, and opioid narcotics
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Subacromial cortisone injection if other anti-inflammatory methods fail; however, multiple injections are discouraged because of possible tissue atrophy
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Physical therapy is generally the mainstay of treatment
–Conditioning and strengthening
–Progressive range of motion exercises for adhesive capsulitis
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Full thickness rotator cuff tears may require surgical repair
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Adhesive capsulitis may require surgical lysis of adhesions
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Prevent future injuries by promoting strength and flexibility
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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004
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