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 Renowned NJ orthopedic physician Robert A. Kayal specializes in the treatment of orthopedic injuries, including broken collarbones. Regardless of how the collarbone is injured, the orthopedic physicians at the Kayal Orthopaedic Center specialize in evaluating the fracture, then tailoring a treatment and rehabilitation plan to return a fracture patient to activity—quickly and safely.
Causes and Symptoms of Broken Collarbones
Broken collarbones are most common among children and young adults. The cause of this injury type is often a sports collision, vehicle accident, or a traumatic fall. Occasionally, a broken collarbone can be caused by a disease, such as cancer or osteoperosis, or by a complicating genetic condition.
The symptoms of fractured collarbones include:
- Pain, increasing with movement
- Bruising and swelling
- Grinding or popping sounds when moving the shoulder
- Stiffness
- Limited mobility
The severity of these collarbone fracture symptoms vary with the location and complexity of the break.
Treatments for Broken Collarbones
Dr. Kayal and his team of orthopedists at Kayal Orthopaedic Center, PC are experts in the treatment of broken collarbones. The physicians diagnose the problem through physical examination and the use of x-rays. In cases where more detailed imagery is required, CT scans may also be taken. Most fractured collarbones can be treated non-surgically, using anti-inflammatory and pain medications, a sling, and physical therapy. A more severely broken collarbone may require surgery, including the insertion of rods or screws to maintain proper alignment of the bone during healing.
Kayal Orthopaedic Center, PC has offices conveniently located in Franklin Lakes, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ. The board-certified orthopedic surgeons at the Center treat fracture patients who live in Essex County, Hudson County, Passaic County and Bergen County. Visit our patient information center to learn more about broken collarbones and other orthopedic conditions, or contact our NJ orthopedic medical practice to schedule your fracture consultation. |
