How to treat after clavicle fracture?

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Clavicle fracture is a common upper limb fracture. We all know it well. Many people use their hands to support the ground after falling, and then violently impact the clavicle to cause clavicle fracture. What treatment methods can be used after fracture? Now let me introduce it to you

How to treat after clavicle fracture?

The first method of treatment is to use triangular towel suspension. Generally, this method is suitable for patients with clavicle fracture without displacement. It can also use forearm sling suspension to keep the patient's limbs in the functional position during suspension. It can be fixed for about 3 to 4 weeks.

The second treatment method is to adopt manual reduction and 8-shaped band fixation. Generally, this treatment method is suitable for patients with displaced clavicle fracture, so that the patients can maintain the position of stretching behind their shoulders, and then use horizontal 8-shaped bandage for bandaging and fixation. This method is rarely used in clinic.

The third method of treatment is to take surgical treatment. Generally, this method is suitable for patients with obvious fracture displacement, irregular fracture position and surgical correction. The surgical method is open reduction and internal fixation of clavicle.

matters needing attention

Patients' family members should be patient and careful in treating patients with clavicle fracture. They should not only take care of them from daily life, but also give psychological guidance to patients.