What kind of doc to see for broken collar (claviclel) bone?!
Question: What kind of doctor do i need to see for a Broken or "Seprated" Collar Bone. I landed on my shoulder in a grappling match at a tournament and it hurts at the end of the clavicle that ends in the center of my neck. I have been trying to keep it immobilized but i occasionally forget and i move it and it hurts a lot and it will also pop. I cant really stand straight up w/o it hurting or keep my shoulder up and back in a "normal position". I have to kind of slouch it forward to keep it from hurting. Thanks in advance for your input.
Answers: What kind of doctor do i need to see for a Broken or "Seprated" Collar Bone. I landed on my shoulder in a grappling match at a tournament and it hurts at the end of the clavicle that ends in the center of my neck. I have been trying to keep it immobilized but i occasionally forget and i move it and it hurts a lot and it will also pop. I cant really stand straight up w/o it hurting or keep my shoulder up and back in a "normal position". I have to kind of slouch it forward to keep it from hurting. Thanks in advance for your input.
To get a proper diagnosis you need to be seen by a doctor. Either the Er, or wait tomorrow to see your doc.
Your doc will send you for xrays to ensure that nothing is dislocated or fractured.
For now, apply ice----place your arm on a pillow and take Motrin/Tylenol to bring the inflammation down.
An Orthopedist is a BONE doctor and he would be the one you would be referred to if there was a fracture.
for pity sake, go to an emergency room, that is what they are for.
anything to do with bones you need to go to and orthopedic dr...but since thats a speciality practice be prepared to pay more...and the clavicle is a very slow recovery but hang in there the doc with most likely put you in some kind of support collar or sling....maybe physical therapy later