Do I have to go to the doctor if I have a broken collar bone?!


Question:

Do I have to go to the doctor if I have a broken collar bone?

Well, actually its my boyfriend. He broke his collar bone last night riding his motorcycle. We don't have insurance so I was wondering if we can get a clavicle sling and call it good? Or should we take him in just in case...


Answers:

there is not much that you can do for a broken collar bone. BUT, they will do surgery if it is bad enough. did he happen to get an xray? If not, he really should see an ortho dr. but if you just want to keep it where it is at then try a sling, collar bones take while to heal. it’s important to not roll onto the bone while sleeping. for it can cause it to come out of place. good luck!




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