Scapula Fracture (Shoulder Blade Fracture) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBMost fractures of the scapula can be treated without surgery. Treatment involves immobilization with a sling or a shoulder immobilizer, icing and pain medications. The sling is usually kept for comfort for the first two weeks with subsequent increase of the shoulder’s range of motion.
Broken Shoulder Blade - WebMD
WEBFeb 11, 2024 — The goal of treatment is to maintain function of the shoulder. Most fractures of the body of the scapula are treated without surgery. Ice is used for swelling, and pain medications are used for...
Scapula (Shoulder Blade) Fractures - OrthoInfo - AAOS
WEBNonsurgical treatment with a simple sling works for most fractures of the scapula. The sling holds your shoulder in place while the bone heals. Your doctor may want you to start moving your shoulder within the first week after the injury to minimize the risk of shoulder and elbow stiffness.
Shoulder Blade Fractures: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline
WEBAug 4, 2017 — Most fractured shoulder blades can be treated without surgery. A doctor will provide you with a sling that will hold your shoulder in place while your bones heal.
Shoulder Fracture: Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery - Cleveland Clinic
WEBA fractured shoulder is any broken bone in your shoulder joint. Treatment is a brace, sling or surgery. It usually takes a few months to recover.
Scapula Fracture (Broken Shoulder Blade) | Orthopaedic Trauma ...
WEBScapula injuries can usually be treated with a sling and limited usage till the pain decreases. If you are not admitted to the hospital, you should make an appointment with a doctor soon after the injury. General Treatment. Most scapula fractures can be …
Shoulder fracture: Types, treatment, and recovery - Medical News Today
WEBFeb 9, 2024 — A shoulder fracture is a broken bone in the shoulder. These fractures typically occur after a fall or high impact collision. In most cases, surgery is not necessary to treat a shoulder fracture.
Shoulder Fracture Diagnosis and Treatment - Penn Medicine
WEBPenn orthopaedic specialists treat every type of shoulder fracture using the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques that offer the best possible outcomes. Meet the team of experts who specialize in shoulder fracture surgery.
Shoulder Blade Fracture: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente
WEBShoulder blade fractures are usually caused by high-impact accidents such as motorcycle or car crashes or very hard falls. Treatment for these fractures is usually a sling or other device that supports the shoulder while the bone heals.
Shoulder Fracture: Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors & Treatment
WEBAug 25, 2020 — Treatments. Complications. What is a shoulder fracture? Your shoulders are among the most complicated joints in your body because they allow you to move your arm around, back and forth, and from side to side. As a result, a shoulder fracture can have a serious effect on your everyday life.