Fractured Clavicle (collar bone) Questions

[Viking850]

I fractured my clavicle 4 weeks ago in a dirtbike accident. Orthopedic Surgeon does not believe surgery is needed. It's a complete break, but I am not in any pain whatsoever and I've been wearing a sling regularly to keep the clavicle imobilized so it can heal properly.

What sort of time frame (approximate) am I looking at before returning to the gym?

Has anyone else had this type of injury? Just trying to prepare for what's ahead.

Thanks!

 

[firefighter337]

I know you dont want to hear it. But take the time to allow it to heal properly.

Talk to your doctor about it.

4 Weeks should be enough time to start back, HOWEVER. Talk to the Doc.

Good luck.

 

[Viking850]

I know you dont want to hear it. But take the time to allow it to heal properly.

Talk to your doctor about it.

4 Weeks should be enough time to start back, HOWEVER. Talk to the Doc.

Good luck.

Thanks bro,

Believe me I am wise enough to avoid any training whatsoever until after 6-8 weeks has passed. This is the MINIMUM amount of time for this type of injury.

 

[shooting15]

I broke mine in a biking fall 1.5 years ago. At the same time I broke my hip. Even though I asked the emergency room docs to take a look at the clavicle, they xrayed it and didn't do anything, perhaps too preoccupied with the hip. Turns out it was completely snapped. Nevertheless, after 6 weeks or so it was just fine, wish I could say the same for the hip. I have a lump of bone where the clavicle repaired itself, which feels bad on the outside, but I have not noticed any impairment. My orthopedist said that the size of the offset of my break, about 1 inch, is on the border of what they consider needs to be repaired. Quite often they just leave the break alone.