Broken Clavicle Brace Figure 8 Splint for Collarbone Fractures - XL

Clavicle Fracture Sling for Treating Broken Collar Bones This simple clavicle fracture brace packs a big punch when it comes to clavicle pain relief ( find out what might be causing your collarbone pain ) and posture support. The figure-eight straps of the shoulder brace hold your shoulders in a retracted position, which immobilizes the collarbone region as needed for a clavicle break, a separated collarbone (AKA, a sprain/strain of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint) or a sternal fracture. You can also use the clavicle immobilizer as a posture brace that forces you to sit up straight with the shoulders back. However, you may want to check out this posture corrector , since it is a bit easier to adjust while you are wearing it. It is important to note that while clavicle braces and posture braces look similar, their functions are different - learn more about clavicle vs. posture supports here. What sizes does this clavicle brace come in? This broken collarbone brace comes in a wide variety of sizes, and you should determine your fit by measuring the circumference around your chest. The 2X-small version of this brace is narrow enough to help an infant with a fractured clavicle, while the X-large clavicle splint is intended for a large man or woman. Besides differences in the length of the straps, the small version of this brace that are meant for children, teens, and small, skinny adults have narrower straps that are better suited for their smaller frames. You can find a 2XS size of brace that fits babies and infants here. Is this collarbone brace comfortable to wear? All sizes of the collarbone brace are padded, which makes the broken clavicle sling more comfortable to wear. The felt material of the straps is covered with a breathable stockinette material that is soft against the skin. Thanks to this mix of materials, the clavicle brace is pretty lightweight. There is also a felt pad beneath the plastic triangle where the straps merge between your shoulders to prevent any uncomfortable rubbing. All of these comfort-features take on added importance when you consider that the recovery time for a broken collarbone is typically around six to eight weeks for an adult and three to six weeks for children. Ask your doctor how often and how long you should wear this brace for, depending on the severity of your injury. Is this brace easy to put on? You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to apply this figure-8 sling, even with a broken collarbone. You will likely need some help to get the fit just right, however. The sling loops around the shoulders like a back pack, or you can slip it over your head like a t-shirt. The fit can be tightened or loosened by adjusting the length of the straps back of the brace using the fasteners. However, you should have someone help you put the brace on and adjust it for the first time. Since the adjustment straps are in back, you'd have to reach your arms back behind you to pull the straps yourself - which could cause further damage to your collarbone. So we recommend having someone assist you. This versatile collarbone splint with protection pads is free of latex. How to Heal from a Collarbone Fracture Using this Brace Fractures to the thin clavicle bones that connect the arm to the body are quite common, especially among children and young adults. That is because the collarbones do not fully harden until roughly age 20. Even infants sometimes break their collarbones on their way through the birth canal! Therefore, our clavicle braces come in 2X-small, extra small and small sizes that are meant for babies, toddlers and children. Falls or blows to the shoulder are common causes of such breaks. Thankfully, most collarbone fractures heal quite well with non-surgical treatment. Collar bone fissure treatment typically involves wearing an arm sling or figure-eight clavicle brace to support the weight of your arm and ease pain. Immobilizing the collarbone area is important for protecting it from additional damage and allowing healing to take place. You should also ice the collarbone region at regular intervals. This can ease swelling and provide pain relief if you are dealing with a broken clavicle. Once swelling has gone down, you will likely need to go through some physical therapy to return strength and range of motion to the shoulder and arm. In some cases, such as if you have a displaced fracture where bones have shifted out of position, you may need surgery to fix the bone in place as it heals. Afterward, you will likely need to wear a sling or some other type of collarbone immobilizer. What Other Shoulder or Clavicle Injuries Might be Causing my Pain? The same forces that can cause a break to the clavicle can also lead to a separated shoulder, also known as a sprain/strain to the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. With this injury, the ligaments that hold the collarbone to the shoulder blade are either overstretched or, in more severe cases, torn. AC Joint Separation Your treat