How do you treat a broken collarbone in a child?

Most broken collarbones heal with ice, arm support, pain medicine, and exercises….To care for your child while the collarbone heals:

Use ice for pain and swelling.
Use the sling or shoulder immobilizer as directed by your health care provider.
Follow your health care provider’s instructions on giving medicine for pain.

How do you dress a child with a broken collarbone?

Clothing

Your child should wear clothing that closes in the front or back – not pullover shirts.
When helping your child get dressed, put the arm with the broken collar bone into the sleeve first. When helping them undress, take the good arm out of the sleeve first.

What kind of brace do you use for a broken collarbone?

The most common way to treat the fractures in the middle is with immobilization with either a sling or a special bandage called a figure-of-8 splint. Studies have shown that these fractures heal just as quickly and as well with a sling as with the figure-of-8 splint, so we recommend a sling in a majority of cases.

How long does it take for a child’s collar bone to heal?

A broken collarbone, or fractured clavicle, is a common injury. It usually happens after a fall or a blow to the shoulder. It takes about 6 to 8 weeks to heal in adults, and 3 to 6 weeks in children. The collarbone is a long, slender bone that runs from the breastbone to each shoulder.

How long does it take a broken collarbone to heal on a child?

A broken collarbone may take 6 weeks or longer to heal. Your child will need to wear an arm sling to keep the broken bone from moving while it heals. At first, it may hurt to move the arm. This will get better with time.

Should a child wear a sling to bed?

The affected limb will be immobilised in a type of sling called a “collar and cuff” which will be placed underneath your child’s clothes. This will minimise your child’s arm movement and reduce their discomfort. When you get home, your child should still wear it at all times – including in bed.