Clavicle, Orthopedics FAQ

Understanding Shoulder Blade Pain: Causes and Treatment Options

Please inquire about scapula issues? Dear Dr. Su, I have been experiencing pain in the lower left side of my neck and upper back since mid-August of this year. After consulting a doctor, I was advised to apply heat and was prescribed oral medication, but the doctor did not speci...

Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Hello Cathy, 1. If there is persistent pain in specific areas of the body, it should be thoroughly examined. The most basic step is to perform an X-ray to check for any acromioclavicular joint pathology or cervical spine nerve compression. There have been cases where individual...

Is Clavicle Surgery the Right Solution for Chronic Shoulder Pain?

Is surgery on the clavicle advisable? Hello Dr. Chen: My wife has a slight indentation in her right shoulder, and her right clavicle is protruding upwards. The right side of her neck feels tight and tense, and she has lost her sense of taste while eating. She experiences persiste...

Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsieh, I would like to inquire if your wife has ever sustained an injury that may have caused her clavicle to protrude upward and her neck muscles to feel tense. If orthopedic evaluation and X-ray examinations show no skeletal damage or pathology, then surgery would not...

Is Surgery Safe for Patients with a History of Tuberculosis?

Is there any risk associated with surgery? Dear Dr. Chen, I previously consulted you regarding some issues, and I appreciate the advice you provided! Now my father still has some questions, so I would like to ask for your assistance once again. My father is considering surgical ...

Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Miss Hsiao-Chiu: You need not worry; the chance of tuberculosis bacteria infecting directly through the bloodstream is extremely low, especially since your father's pulmonary tuberculosis is well-controlled. Wishing you health and peace! Sincerely, Dr. Chen

Understanding Clavicle Fracture Rehabilitation: Key Insights and Advice

How to rehabilitate a clavicle fracture? Hello Dr. Chen, my father accidentally fractured his clavicle while riding his bicycle. However, it has been several months without improvement. He has been visiting the hospital for follow-ups, but ultimately it was discovered that the he...

Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Reader, The treatment for clavicle fractures can be divided into conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Surgical intervention is necessary in cases of open fractures, associated neurovascular injuries, mid-shaft clavicle fractures with significant displacement, frac...

How Soon After a Fracture Can You Safely Go Diving?

How long after a fracture can one go diving? Can a person who has had a fracture go diving? I completely fractured my right clavicle almost a year ago, and now I can move normally. Am I able to go? I heard from my instructor that diving can cause some gases to remain in the bones...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Once a fracture has healed, it does not affect movement, so it is safe to go diving. As for what you have heard, it may not be accurate, as there is no scientific evidence to support it.

Is Soaking in Hot Springs Safe for Healing Broken Bones?

Are hot springs harmful to bones? Hello, doctor: May I ask if it is safe to soak in a hot spring with a complete fracture of the foot? Will it affect bone healing? It has been over three months since the fracture. Are there any precautions I should take regarding mobility or diet...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
I haven't heard of hot springs being harmful to bones. After three months, a fracture should be close to healing. Just be careful not to get injured again. Eating doesn't have much impact. A shoulder dislocation can heal without surgery in about three months; just avoid...

Seeking Help for Clavicle Fracture and Concerns After Car Accident Abroad

I urgently need help with a collarbone fracture while studying abroad? Hello Doctor, I am currently studying in the UK. A few days ago, I was hit by a car while crossing the street. An X-ray at the local public hospital revealed a significant fracture of my left clavicle/collar...

Dr. Yang Zhengfan Reply:
Dear Jeffrey, You mentioned two issues, so I will address them separately: 1. Clavicle fracture: Generally speaking, clavicle fractures do not require surgical intervention and can be treated with a figure-of-eight brace. The healing rate is over 95%, provided that the fracture...

Do Clavicle Dislocations Require Surgery? Understanding Long-Term Effects

Does a clavicle dislocation have any long-term consequences? Dear Doctor: I have had a clavicle dislocation for almost two months, and I just found out about it. Does a clavicle dislocation always require surgery? Will there be any long-term complications if I don't have sur...

Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Clavicle dislocation is mostly a distal acromioclavicular joint dislocation, commonly seen in laborers. Surgical intervention is required to repair the ligaments and reduce the dislocation, allowing for a return to strength in the future. If surgery is not performed, the individu...

Understanding Delayed Shoulder Dislocation Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Is it a shoulder dislocation? Dear Dr. Shih, I have a friend who was in a car accident in June 2003. He was taken to Shin Kong Hospital, where the doctor diagnosed him with a 0.5 cm clavicle fracture that did not require surgery. However, he has been unable to lift his arm or be...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the shoulder is dislocated, X-rays should show a high possibility of nerve injury, but joint injuries can also prevent shoulder movement. If the dislocation has occurred for four months, treatment becomes very difficult.

Clavicle Fracture: To Operate or Not? Understanding Risks and Recovery

Clavicle fracture Hello Dr. Shi: My friend had a car accident on June 2, resulting in a fractured clavicle. The doctor mentioned that surgery is optional, but undergoing surgery would require general anesthesia, which carries risks. Therefore, he returned home on his own. Another...

Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Ms. Hong, Surgical intervention for a clavicle fracture is necessary in cases of open fractures, associated neurovascular injuries, mid-shaft clavicle fractures with significant displacement, fractures with ends nearly penetrating the skin becoming open fractures, distal cl...

Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Healing, Aesthetics, and Long-Term Effects

Clavicle fracture Dear Dr. Shi, On April 4th, I fractured my clavicle after hitting a guardrail while riding my bike, specifically in the distal third. After examination, the doctor advised me to wear a figure-eight brace and that it would heal naturally, allowing me to continue...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Clavicle fractures can generally be treated non-surgically; however, this method often results in a prominent or slightly deformed healing, and sometimes a slight shortening of the bone. There are several situations that necessitate surgical intervention, such as open fractures, ...

Will a Bone Fracture Leave Long-Term Effects on Functionality?

Will there be any sequelae after a bone fracture? Hello Doctor: I was in a motorcycle accident previously, and my clavicle (shoulder) hit the iron bar of an upright sign. After examination, it was found that the bone had a slight fracture. At that time, I was fitted with a figure...

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Yeh Min-nan responded: After the clavicle fractures and heals, there may be a difference in height, but this is merely an aesthetic issue and will not result in significant sequelae (there will be no bone spurs or rheumatism).

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