Collarbone

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Collarbone

Asked for Male, 18 Years

I have broken my collarbone 1 week ago. Hospital doctor has given me a figure 8 strap to wear 24 hours a day which is causing me problems. This strap no matter how tight or loose is giving me pain and discomfort on my collarbone which is broken in the middle. I need to know if it is okay to remove the strap permanently and leave my collarbone to heal without it, taking into consideration 0 movement on my arm.

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Ms. Geetika Sood Occupational Therapist 23 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Ms. Geetika Sood

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Basic idea of using the strap is to avoid movement at the site of fracture, as immoblization only will let it heal. Secondly, weight of the arm has to be relieved from the clavicle else it won't get immoblised in the correct position. You can use a body strap instead of figure of 8 strap too. it solves the same purpose, if its the design if the strap which is causing pain.

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