Broken Collar Bone

Ugh. I broke my collar bone when I was 10 or 11 flipping over a bike (got a concussion and a little memory loss to boot!)

I'm sure it depends on the break and some other things... I had a complete break and had to wear a brace and sling for about 3 or 4 weeks, and then a sling for another week or so. Of course, I was 10, so maybe that has something to do with healing times. I also went to physical therapy once a week to have the brace adjusted and go through awful exercises.

Online, people say 6 weeks is about average in adults.

It's been 15 years and the collar bone I broke is still positioned a little lower than the other one. The doctor had mentioned to my folks that this was a possibility. I don't think it limits my motion or anything. No clue if that happens to adults or not.

Good luck!

t
 
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so how would u sleep with this problem.. on your back but wouldn't the elevation from the pillow disturb the healing process?
 
If I remember right, the first few nights I slept upright on the couch with my back against the arm of the couch. I remember that I didn't move around very much at night because I guess it would hurt if I moved while I slept.

I slept on my back the entire time to avoid any pressure on my shoulder. After a little while you'll know your limits.

t
 
i just went for another xray since this sat till now it looks like their has been a huge improvement...im hoping it wont take all 6 weeks before i can work out again
 
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