How to Recover from Clavicle Fractures
According to studies, clavicle fractures usually take 6-8 weeks to heal for adults and 3-6 weeks for young children. Healing time depends on the severity and type of fracture. [6] Doctors advise not to lift anything heavier than five pounds in the first 4-6 weeks. You should also try not to raise your arm above shoulder level for the first four to six weeks. After the bone heals, your doctor may recommend physical therapy to get your shoulder and arm back to normal function, and this will take another few weeks. In most cases, you will be able to get back to regular activities after three months.
For the first few weeks, you may find it difficult to sleep with a broken collarbone. You can remove the sling at night and use an extra pillow to push yourself up. This will help you sleep properly.
Conclusion
Broken collarbones are fairly common and often heal without any complications. Each fracture is different. It is important to speak with your doctor to know whether nonsurgical or surgical treatment will be best for you. It would help to continue with physical therapy after surgery to regain complete function of your arm and shoulder.
Reference:
[1] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22093-sports-injuries
[2] https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/shoulder-dystocia
[3] https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-362/acetaminophen-oral/details
[4] https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ibuprofen-for-adults/
[5] https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/what-is-arthroscopy
[6] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15241-bone-fractures