Pediatric Clavicle Fracture Figure-8 Brace for Child's Broken Collarbone - XS

Pediatric Figure-8 Clavicle Splint & Posture Support This is one of our best slings for a broken clavicle that fits toddlers, children and youths. How does it work? The padded clavicle splint straps wrap around the shoulders, holding them in a rolled back position that immobilizes the collarbone area. The clavicle protector also supports the shoulders. Unlike a child-size arm sling for a broken collarbone, a figure-eight brace immobilizes both shoulders and leaves the arms free. Besides being more comfortable for your busy child or toddler, this also helps prevent him or her from losing strength and flexibility during the recovery period. The retracted (rolled back) position the collar bone guard promotes also prevents your child from slouching. If you decide to use it as a rounded shoulder posture brace, your child should start by using it for 30 minutes at a time and gradually increase to three-hour increments. Using the pediatric support for slouching for longer than three hours at a time can cause the muscles of the back, shoulders and chest to weaken, doing more harm than good. We also offer a figure-eight brace specifically designed for fixing posture , mild scoliosis and kyphosis. Its straps are a bit narrower and it has front attachments that are easier to access. Learn more on the difference between clavicle braces and posture supports . Collarbone Brace Fits Toddlers, Children and Teens Once of the best “features” of this pediatric clavicle support is that it comes in a variety of sizes—a good fit is key to a clavicle sling for children actually working. X-small for children (fits chest circumferences 20 inches to 24 inches) Small for youths or small adults (fits chest circumferences 24 inches to 30 inches) As you can see from the range of chest circumferences each pediatric shoulder brace fits, each size can be adjusted by several inches. Doing so is easy thanks to the figure-eight brace’s fastener closures. But since these straps attach at the back, you will need to help your child get the size just right. The figure-eight straps of this clavicle fracture sling are just 2.25 inches wide, which is narrower than the adult version of this brace . A Soft Brace for Clavicle Fractures That’s Easy to Use The padded straps are covered in a soft material that’s comfortable against the skin and free of latex. There is also a felt pad at the back of the brace that adds a layer of protection between your skin and the plastic D-ring triangle that connects the two straps of the child-size collarbone brace. Once you have this butterfly sling for clavicle fractures adjusted to the right size, putting it on is simple. Your child can simply slip it around the shoulders in the same way she would put on a backpack. Another must when it comes to a clavicle (or any) brace for a child is that it can be cleaned. This children’s collar bone brace can be washed by hand using cold water and mild soap. Be sure to close the fastener closures before doing so. The collarbone protector should be air dried. The youth clavicle protector comes in a gender-neutral white color. How do I Know if my Child has a Collarbone Fracture? Unfortunately, a collarbone fracture is a common injury among children. This long, thin bone across the top of the chest that connects the shoulder blade to the breastbone is pretty unprotected and does not fully harden until we are around 20 years old. A fall onto an extended arm or shoulder is often to blame for these breaks. For babies, birth itself can fracture the collarbone. Symptoms of a clavicle fracture include: Pain that worsens with shoulder movement Inability to move the shoulder A grinding/crackling sound with shoulder movement A bulge on or near the shoulder Swelling Bruising Stiffness A baby with a fractured clavicle may not move the arm for a few days after birth. How Does a Kids’ Figure 8 Sling Help Treat a Clavicle Break? In most cases, surgery is not needed to treat a collarbone break. This is almost always true when it comes to healing a child’s broken clavicle. Non-surgical treatment will involve resting, protecting and supporting the shoulders, which is where this clavicle brace for kids comes into play. The padded straps of the clavicle fracture brace for young kids holds back the shoulders, keeping the collarbone area still and preventing more damage from occurring. The broken clavicle sling also supports the sore shoulders and gives healing a chance to occur. You can apply ice to the shoulder to manage pain and swelling. A doctor may also recommend medication to help with this. While immobilization is necessary for treating a fractured clavicle in toddlers through adults, holding this area of the body still for weeks can lead to a loss of flexibility and strength. For that reason, physical therapy is often part of treatment. Surgical Treatment for a Collarbone Fissure Clavicle surgery might be needed if: The bone has broken through the skin The collarbone is severely displace