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broken clavical

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Electrowan
Electrowan

When i was riding in whistler i crashed and broke my clavical (collar bone) it was not displaced but it was broken all of the way through i was told by 1 doctor that i should wear my sling till it stops hurting and i was not allowed to go riding for 4 weeks and another said wear the sling for 3 weeks and i cannot ride for 8 weeks and now im being tolled by someone my mom works with i need to wear it for 6 weeks and no riding for 12 weeks i will post some x rays in aswell, but how long should i wear it for and how long till i can ride.

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee Electrowan

    Posted

    That is quite a bad break so dont be hasty in wanting to take off the sling and getting back on the bike or you will have more problems.   I would say your Mums friend has given you the best advice but I would also say stay off that bike for 16 weeks.   Are you in UK?   You should be given some physio to get your arm working again properly.      To aid healing dont rest your elbows on the table, After 4 weeks let your arm hang loose by your side and move it VERY gently. If no pain then take the sling off for 5 minutes . Gradually leave off the sling for an extra 5 mins per day,and do that exercise
    • Electrowan
      Electrowan Marina_Dee

      Posted

      I am in canada and i am not willing to miss a competition i am going to go to in september i will wear my sling the whole time before that but i have been waiting years for this and i have been told i would be able to go this did happen 2 weeks ago if that helps
  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee Electrowan

    Posted

    Forgot to say,while you arm is in the sling then try to move your wrist and wriggle your fingers a little each day. 
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