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stress fracture clavicle

jzpowahz

jzpowahz

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Notes from physio: Turns out that stress fractures of the clavicle are fairly rare but when they happen it is typically with lifters. Been instructed to fully rest it (nothing over head, arm across body or shoulder sagging specifically). Most stress fractures are in the foot and take 6weeks to 3months to heal. But as mine is in the shoulder it "should" be easier to fully rest it. First step is to get no pain at rest which I believe I am already at.

Going to see a shoulder surgeon which should take a while so if I have rested it for a fair bit and there is minimal improvement I may look at surgery option which is basically chopping off the end of the clavicle that has the stress fracture and that should also increase the gap to the acromium.



Just wondering if anyone else has ever had this? If so, how did recovery go? Surgery required or not?
 
Bummer mate!

I had shoulder probs early last year. Couple cortisone shots later I'm gtg (for now).

Got put on waiting list public hosp. for surgery. Still no phone call, but I'm ok as long as I can do what I do.

Mine was arthritis though. Old rugby injury.

I know how frustrating it can be to not use the shoulder for exercise though. Even for a couple of weeks :(
 
Have been a one armed bandit in the gym lately. Resting up. Sometimes just feels like shit for no apparent reason. Trying not to sleep on it but I keep rolling over and then waking up sore. Got some pain killers now at least. Booked in to see a surgeon in Brisbane who specializes in shoulders in 2 weeks.

Was funny at the gym though. Talking to one of the regulars at the assisted chinup machine. He asked me if I was just being a smart arse doing one arm chin ups LOL. I wish!
 
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