broken colarbone

[Barts66 0]

So, I just broke my collarbone Saturday night and was wondering once I started to feel better, if there was anything I could do to keep myself in shape. I dont want to do anything to hurt it, am just looking for something to do seeing I will be returning mid-season.

Thanks

[Slapshot9123 0]

Stationary bike and thats about it.

[lampliter87 8]

Been there man, I feel your pain (literally). Depending on how bad the break is, it could be a couple weeks before you are regularly up and moving around. As stated, stationary bike is your best bet for awhile. Any questions, concerns, or if you just wanna vent shoot me a PM.

[shotty 7]

I played with a guy who claimed to have broken his collarbone 3 times... all in the same season.

he took considerable amount of time off after the 1st and 2nd. his third was in the playoffs and he never returned.

I never knew much about the injury to doubt or believe him, but it always seemed really strange to me. specially since the first two times he was writhing around in pain and the third time he skated to the bench, said "I broke my collarbone again" then walked off to the room.

[Krev 86]

I have also broken my collarbone. Broke it in three places. Stationary bike is going to be your best friend for a while. Head to the gym, load up your ipod with some music and movies and off you go for the next 3-4 weeks before you get clearance to skate again.

[Trooper 8]

Yeah, depends on how bad the break is. Mine was so bad I could barely move. I'd wake up in the middle of the night just because I rolled a little to that side. Good luck.

[bekster 0]

Is it a dislocated fracture?

Broke my collarbone 2 years ago. It was an unlucky hit from behind-left and at first it didnt hurt at all,

i just realised there was something wrong when i picked up my stick. But the next 2 weeks were hell..

Luckily it was a clean non dislocated fracture, was on the stationary bike after 2 weeks, skating after 4,

wightlifting and light hockey practice after 6-7 weeks.

Got back to almost game shape for our last game of the season after 8-9 weeks.

But i heard a few horror stories from team mates and friends that had dislocated fractures!

It took a lot longer for them to come back, and even after a few years they still have problems

because the collarbone didnt have the shape it had before...

So if its dislocated i'd definately go to an experienced doc!

[bearfight 1]

I'm due for my (hopefully) last flow up next Wednesday for my own collarbone. Broke it on Sep. 1st. I missed tryouts for my team, but they seem to have reserved a spot for me.

Mine was a clean break all the way through, but there was no displacement so I was relatively lucky.

After about a month I was encouraged to start riding the stationary bike. The trainer emphasized how important it was to keep my upper body in a stable supported position on the handlebars though, as to avoid any aggravation of the bone/injury that could slow the healing process.

I didn't experience much pain when it happened, I just felt like something is wrong. Only time it was difficult to deal with was shortly after waking up for the first couple weeks. I dislocated my opposite shoulder, and blew out a knee with the same lack of pain though, so I may not be the best to ask about that.

[Barts66 0]

Is it a dislocated fracture?

Broke my collarbone 2 years ago. It was an unlucky hit from behind-left and at first it didnt hurt at all,

i just realised there was something wrong when i picked up my stick. But the next 2 weeks were hell..

Luckily it was a clean non dislocated fracture, was on the stationary bike after 2 weeks, skating after 4,

wightlifting and light hockey practice after 6-7 weeks.

Got back to almost game shape for our last game of the season after 8-9 weeks.

But i heard a few horror stories from team mates and friends that had dislocated fractures!

It took a lot longer for them to come back, and even after a few years they still have problems

because the collarbone didnt have the shape it had before...

So if its dislocated i'd definately go to an experienced doc!

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It is dislocated. Went to doctor today and said 4 months

[bekster 0]

4 months is BS! If you (or doc) will just let it heal in the dislocated position then 4 months may be true. But i highly recommended you to do something NOW (up until 10 days after it broke)!

There is a relatively new (last 7 years or so) method where a titanic elastic nail is inserted into the bone. No real surgery, just 2 tiny holes at both ends of the bone.

In germany its called "prevot nailing method". You can actually use your arm again right after "surgery".

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good luck!!

[Krev 86]

4 months is BS! If you (or doc) will just let it heal in the dislocated position then 4 months may be true. But i highly recommended you to do something NOW (up until 10 days after it broke)!

There is a relatively new (last 7 years or so) method where a titanic elastic nail is inserted into the bone. No real surgery, just 2 tiny holes at both ends of the bone.

In germany its called "prevot nailing method". You can actually use your arm again right after "surgery".

link 1

link 2 (pdf)

link 3

good luck!!

Unless your a doctor with an MD offering his medical opinion on what surgeries he should or should not have... I highly suggest that the OP doesn't follow your opinion. Better to stick with an actual medical diagnosis from an actual doctor.

To the OP: I would go get a second opinion from a sport specific doctor to get another timeframe as far as workouts, PT, skating goes. A general doctor will always be more conservative, whereas a sports doctor will usually be more accurate and more likely to pin point an exact return.

[Barts66 0]

Unless your a doctor with an MD offering his medical opinion on what surgeries he should or should not have... I highly suggest that the OP doesn't follow your opinion. Better to stick with an actual medical diagnosis from an actual doctor.

To the OP: I would go get a second opinion from a sport specific doctor to get another timeframe as far as workouts, PT, skating goes. A general doctor will always be more conservative, whereas a sports doctor will usually be more accurate and more likely to pin point an exact return.

Yes, the first guy I went to was an orthopedic surgeon. I now plan on going to a place in South Bend, Indiana that does all of Norte Dame athletics' surgery. I will more than likely go with whatever they tell me to do. I'd prefer not to have surgery, but whatever heals the best is what I will do.

[Krev 86]

Yes, the first guy I went to was an orthopedic surgeon. I now plan on going to a place in South Bend, Indiana that does all of Norte Dame athletics' surgery. I will more than likely go with whatever they tell me to do. I'd prefer not to have surgery, but whatever heals the best is what I will do.

Healing properly is more important than what heals the fastest/best. I know you're probably itching to get back, but you have to be patient. If you re-injure or tweak your collarbone in anyway, you'll be set back even longer and run the risk of potentially losing some range of motion.