What does a clavicle strap do?
Clavicle Brace: The clavicle is one of the most commonly broken bones, especially among young kids playing high impact sports. The brace keeps the collarbone area immobilized after a simple break or fracture so the bone can heal.
What is a figure 8 sling used for?
This figure-8 clavicle harness was specifically designed to help treat clavicle fractures, broken collarbones, dislocated clavicles, and post-operative pain by providing optimal support and immobilization of the area.
How tight should a clavicle brace be?
The straps should be tight enough to pull the shoulders back.
Can you lay down with a broken collarbone?
Using extra pillows to prop yourself up when sleeping with a broken clavicle can help relieve pain. Sleeping in a more upright position may be more comfortable and allow for a better rest. You may also find it more comfortable to use pillows to prop up the arm on the side of your body with the fracture.
Can you move your arm with a broken clavicle?
Your shoulder strength is normal. You can move and use the arm and shoulder without pain. In general, people can go back to noncontact sports (such as running or swimming) in about 6 weeks and contact sports (such as football, lacrosse, and hockey) in 8–12 weeks.
Which is the best clavicle brace for posture?
This unisex clavicle support brace is ideal for treatment of collarbone fractures and poor posture. With a comfortable fit and easy application, this figure 8 posture support retrains the muscles of the back and shoulders to hold it in an upright, non-slouched position.
Is the clavicle splint adaptable to many sizes?
The present invention comprises a unitary preassembled clavicle splint which is adaptable to fit many dilferent sizes. Through combination of the proper materials it forms adequate bracing using far less material and causing less discomfort to the patient than prior devices.
Where is the clavicle bone in the shoulder?
The clavicle is the bone at the upper front part of the shoulder joining the breastbone and shoulder blade. It is commonly called the -collarbone. A fracture of this bone allows the shoulder to drop downward, forward and inwardly, This in turn may cause an overlap of the bone portions.
Who is the inventor of the padded glavicle splint?
PADDED GLAVICLE SPL-INT Filed July 6, 1964 INV E NTOR ATTORNEYS United States Patent Ofi ce 3,338,235 Patented Aug. 29, 1967 3,338,236 PADDED CLAVICLE SPLINT John J. McLeod, Jr., 217 27th Ave. S., Grand Forks, N. Dak. 58201 Filed July 6, 1964, Ser. No. 380,265 1 Claim.