broke my collarbone

[irishgirl73 1]

Has this happened to anyone? I think they gave me the wrong sort of brace............I can feel the bone popping in & out of place. Anyone have any experience with a broken clavicle/collar bone?

on a side note...................HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE!

[Euro 3]

OUCH ...............Happy 4th July

[Anyta Holland 1]

Hope you get better soon... No experience in any broken bones... sorry!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Has this happened to anyone? I think they gave me the wrong sort of brace............I can feel the bone popping in & out of place. Anyone have any experience with a broken clavicle/collar bone?

on a side note...................HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE!

Sorry to hear that. Hope this helps...

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/broken_coll...are%20at%20Home

# If it is clear that only a broken collarbone is involved, the most important treatment is to relieve pain.

* To this end, the arm should be moved as little as possible. An ice pack wrapped in a towel should be applied directly to the broken collarbone. Aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), and acetaminophen (Tylenol) are effective over-the-counter pain relievers.

* A homemade sling can be formed from a large handkerchief, or towel, or from the triangle bandage found in your home first aid kit. Simply fold the handkerchief, or towel, in half to form a triangle. Then fold the triangle around the forearm with one pointy end toward the elbow and the other 2 tied around the neck. The elbow should be bent and supported across the chest.

The vast majority of collarbone fractures can be treated with a simple sling. Sometimes a swath is wrapped around the sling to hold it to the body. Occasionally a figure-of-eight splint is used. This wraps around both shoulders and the neck to hold the shoulders back and up. Either method is appropriate treatment for the broken collarbone. You will be instructed to wear the sling at all times until there is no further pain with movement. This is usually 2-4 weeks for children and 4-8 weeks for adults. Commercially available slings can also be used.

Clavicle fractures will heal properly with standard treatment. But, rarely, people may have problems with fractures near the shoulder end of the clavicle. These people are often referred to an orthopedic surgeon within 2-3 days after breaking their collarbone. Some may require an operation.

[samir_shannon 0]

ouch... that has to hurt... get used to the brace.. u will wearing it for a little while

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Has this happened to anyone? I think they gave me the wrong sort of brace............I can feel the bone popping in & out of place. Anyone have any experience with a broken clavicle/collar bone?

on a side note...................HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE!

What happened?

[irishgirl73 1]

Has this happened to anyone? I think they gave me the wrong sort of brace............I can feel the bone popping in & out of place. Anyone have any experience with a broken clavicle/collar bone?

on a side note...................HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE!

What happened?

was drinking(but not too much), fell down the stairs-was knocked out & everything. This happened Sat night-didn't think I broke it so I didn't go to the hospital until mon-well it IS broke. This brace just doesn't feel like it is holding the bone in place, I may have to go back to the hospital. No yoga for a while

Thanks guys!