Clavicle, Orthopedics FAQ

Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Recovery, Surgery, and Rehabilitation

Please inquire about clavicle issues? Hello, Doctor! I have a mid-shaft fracture of the left clavicle with some comminution. The orthopedic surgeon at Li Hsin Hospital suggested surgery to fix it with a titanium alloy plate. I would like to ask the following questions: 1. After...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
After recovery, there may be a slight decrease in muscle strength, but most patients can return to their pre-injury state. No physician can guarantee a full 100% recovery. Removing the plate has its benefits, as it reduces local irritation; however, if it is not removed, there is...

Can Drinking Vinegar Affect Bone Healing After a Fracture?

Can I drink vinegar if I have a fracture? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been troubled by rumors. A friend told me that drinking high-calcium beverages and fruit vinegar can prevent bone loss after a fracture. After a few days of drinking it, I looked online to see if there w...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, there is no scientific basis for the belief that drinking vinegar can lead to poor bone healing after a fracture. The human body is capable of maintaining its acid-base balance, and our gastric acid has a lower pH than acetic acid. Therefore, you need not worry excessively...

Understanding the Differences Between Clavicle Surgery Materials: Screws vs. Hooks

Clavicle self-paid materials Hello Doctor: Four months ago, I underwent surgery after a car accident where an artificial ligament was used to reposition a displaced bone. However, post-surgery, the bone has slightly displaced again. I returned for a follow-up, and the doctor ment...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Shoulder acromioclavicular joint dislocation is often temporarily stabilized by reducing the hook-shaped bone plate. Most patients still require removal, and it is rare for dislocation to occur again. Generally, there are no issues with removal.

Managing Clavicle Fractures and Ligament Tears During Pregnancy

Clavicle fracture with associated ligament tear? Hello Doctor, on May 27, 2017, my wife was in a car accident that resulted in a fractured clavicle along with ligament tears. The orthopedic surgeon scheduled the removal of the plate for September 19, but we found out she was preg...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Based on the information you provided regarding the condition, a clavicle fracture combined with ligament rupture may likely require fixation with a plate. Removing the plate four months post-surgery might be too early (of course, I am not your attending physician, and you should...

Understanding Clavicle Issues: When to Seek Medical Advice

Clavicle issues I have naturally prominent collarbones, but recently I noticed that my left collarbone is more protruding than my right. When I manipulate it with my hand, I feel a slight wobble, while the right side does not have this issue (and there is no pain). It has been li...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Based on your symptoms, if there has been no significant impact or heavy lifting prior to this, it should not be serious and you can gradually recover. However, if you have had an injury before, it is recommended that you visit an orthopedic clinic for an X-ray examination to ass...

Rehabilitation After Clavicle Fracture Surgery: Safety and Guidelines

Rehabilitation after re-fixation of a clavicle fracture? Hello Dr. Lee, I underwent a clavicle fracture fixation surgery on August 28, where a titanium alloy plate was implanted at my own expense, and a 1 cm segment of pelvic bone was used for fusion due to poor healing. After re...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, you underwent surgery for a clavicle fracture revision on August 28, which involved the insertion of a titanium alloy plate and an autologous bone graft from your pelvis. Currently, you are using the strength of your normal left hand to support your dangling right hand. In...

Understanding Complications After Multiple Clavicle Surgeries: A Patient's Journey

Open fracture of the clavicle, third surgery? Hello Doctor, At the end of March this year, I fractured my right clavicle while skiing in Japan and returned to Taiwan for treatment. After reviewing the X-rays, the doctor recommended surgery but did not explain how the procedure ...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Dear Ms. Awen, Based on your condition, it appears that you are experiencing poor fracture healing following your clavicle fracture surgery. Therefore, a revision surgery for internal fixation with a plate and autologous bone grafting is necessary. After the surgery, rehabilitat...

Understanding Clavicle Pain After Fracture Surgery: When to Seek Help

Clavicle issues Last year, I had a distal clavicle fracture on the left side that was treated with a plate, which was removed earlier this year. Now, in certain positions, such as sleeping on my left side, I experience slight pain in the left clavicle, and sometimes I feel numbne...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, if your fracture has healed and the bone screws have been removed, it indicates that your fracture should be fine. As for the numbness below the elbow, it may be due to peripheral nerve compression. I recommend that you visit an orthopedic or neurology specialist for furth...

Understanding Shoulder Pain After Clavicle Fracture Surgery

Clavicle fracture I would like to ask about my clavicle fracture from a car accident on May 26. I had surgery the next day for fixation, and I didn't experience much pain after the surgery. I wore a brace for a month, but during my follow-up appointment on June 19, the docto...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: It has been over a month since the surgery, so the likelihood of displacement is low. Mild neck and shoulder pain is likely to persist for two to three months, as long as there is no further impact.

Understanding Clavicle Fracture Healing: When to Move Your Arm Again?

Clavicular long bone callus issue? Hello, Doctor. I had a car accident in early May and fractured my left clavicle, which was displaced. I did not undergo surgery and only used a figure-eight shoulder strap for stabilization. In early June, while sitting in a taxi, I was hit by a...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
A clavicle fracture, if not surgically treated, will gradually heal with callus formation, which typically takes about three months. Initially, the bone will grow back, but its strength will not be sufficient, so it is essential to wait until it is fully healed before engaging in...

Impact of Side Sleeping on Shoulder Joint Health and Development

Side sleeping shoulder issues? Sleeping on one side for an extended period can lead to pressure on the shoulder joint, which may affect the development of the clavicle and scapula. This pressure could potentially cause joint issues over time. The slight protrusion near the left c...

Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Sleeping on one's side does not necessarily affect skeletal development; however, if there is prominence of the acromioclavicular joint, an X-ray is required.

Understanding Nerve Issues After Clavicle Fracture Surgery

Nerve issues related to clavicle fracture surgery? Hello Dr. Hong, it has been over three months since my clavicle surgery. When I stretch, I feel a pulling sensation at the incision site, accompanied by numbness and pain in the surrounding area. Is this normal? Additionally, I r...

Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
It is normal to experience numbness and tingling sensations around surgical scars, and this should gradually improve over time. As for the numbness in the fingertips, it is likely unrelated to the clavicle fracture.

Understanding Clavicle Issues: Pain After Multiple Surgeries Explained

Clavicle issues Last March, I had surgery for a distal clavicle fracture due to a car accident. In June, I underwent a second surgery for ligament displacement, and this February, I had a third surgery because of an allergy to the metal plate. Is it normal to still experience tin...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Last March, you underwent surgery for a distal clavicle fracture due to a car accident. In June, you had a second surgery because of ligament displacement, and this February, you had a third surgery due to an allergy to the metal plate. This indicates that your recovery process h...

Reconstructing the Clavicle: Solutions for Pain and Imaging Concerns

Clavicle issues In November 2015, a segment of approximately 8 cm of the right clavicle was removed due to a desmoid tumor, along with a small portion of the sternum. Since then, insufficient muscle compensation has led to pain and weakness in the right side of the head, neck, sh...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If reconstruction is performed using bone grafting, it will also require the use of screws and plates for stabilization, which may affect the examination results. Therefore, it is advisable to first monitor for any recurrence of the tumor before proceeding.

Understanding Shoulder Asymmetry After Clavicle Surgery: What to Expect

Uneven shoulder size? I was in a car accident on May 12th and received treatment at a local hospital. The doctor advised me to use a figure-eight shoulder strap for a month, but when I went to see an orthopedic specialist in Taoyuan, they informed me that my clavicle was fracture...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Swelling after a fracture or surgery is normal, but the swelling should subside within two to three months post-surgery, and the size of both shoulders will become more equal.

Recovering from Multiple Fractures After a Car Accident: A Patient's Journey

Multiple fractures from a car accident? I was in a car accident on March 15 of this year, resulting in a left thigh hip joint fracture, anterior and posterior pelvic fractures with displacement, and a right clavicle fracture. I underwent surgery at Cheng Kung University Hospital ...

Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Drop foot is a more challenging issue. If there has been no gradual improvement within 3 to 6 months from the date of injury, then there may be limited potential for further progress. It is currently recommended to increase the intake of B vitamins and to consult a hospital to ev...

Post-Surgery Recovery: When Can I Resume Exercise After Clavicle Surgery?

Surgical treatment for a right clavicle fracture? Hello Doctor, I had surgery on my right clavicle on February 24th, and I have already had my stitches removed and am doing self-rehabilitation. May I ask if I can do some exercises, such as running, jumping jacks, or positions tha...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Three months later. 2. You should wait until the wound is not painful to ride a bike. You should also be able to lift your arm and exert force, which will take about three months as well. 3. Normal.

Recovery After Clavicle Fracture: When to Start Rehab and Remove Support

70 days after a clavicle fracture, figure-eight shoulder brace? Hello, Doctor. About 70 days ago, I had a fall and fractured my right clavicle. After an X-ray, the doctor determined that I only needed a figure-eight brace and a sling for stabilization. I have been returning for f...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You can start rehabilitation now, and the shoulder brace can be removed.

Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Clavicle Recovery and Symptoms

Questions after clavicle surgery? Hello, doctor. I previously had a clavicle fracture, and the doctor recommended surgery to fix it with a plate. After a year, I had another surgery to remove the plate. Now, a few months have passed, and I would like to ask: 1. When I look in t...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. It is possible. 2. The issue of skin numbness may take six months to a year; sometimes, the numbness may not resolve. 3. It could be the sound of tendons gliding over the bones.

Can Heat Therapy or Massage Help with Post-Clavicle Fracture Recovery?

Heat therapy or massage Hello, Doctor. It has been 55 days since my clavicle fracture surgery, and I am experiencing some numbness around the wound area. Is it safe to use a hot water bottle for warm compresses or to perform gentle massage? Thank you very much!

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Can be done.

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