"Stepping" in collar bone?

[darkest9999]

Hi,
The consultant did not mention any information on resting the arm and as for the physio, they should have phoned me the next day to arrange an appointment. As its already been a week since the visit Im will phone the hospital to speed things up.

[Judith Mollet]

Wait a minute, I meant 11 weeks ago when the event occured playing rugby, what advice were you given then about resting / what not to do or physio? Nothing? Did you move the arm and shoulder during these 11 weeks or were you somehow part-immobilized? I'm thinking of physiobobs comments as to "..........in the UK healthcare environment" Sad but true, although there are lots of excellent actors in the NHS show patients are often left under assessed, under informed under treated.
Do see if you can speed up the physio appointment. You have some good links to look at from physiobob. Swot up a bit on relevant parts of your shoulder so you understand what's involved and ask all the questions that are bothering you. Let us know what happens.

[darkest9999]

Hi,
When I orginally broke, different doctors looked at the x-ray and agreed that if I had been older they would have operated (Im 16) but there is a high chance it will heal correctly in 6 weeks. I was given a sling to wear but not any information on how long this was neccesary for (about 3 weeks in I abandoned the sling but kept it to minimal movement).

When I went to the check up 6 weeks later the consultant looked at the new x-ray and said I cannot particapte in physical sports for another 4 weeks but gave the go-ahead to play tennis.

When I went back a few weeks ago a different consultant looked at the recent x-ray and asked if I had any "stepping" at the shoulder. I mentioned that it feels like its grinding inside at the joint. After examining the shoulder he said I would need physio and to come back in another 6 weeks. He also mentioned no physical sports but I forgot to ask him about playing tennis (as I have pain in the shoulder and a dead sensation down the arm when I play).

[Judith Mollet]

I suppose by physical sports you thought of contact sports like rugby where someone is going to flatten you. Can't think what the doctor was thinking about. Please stop playing tennis!! At least for a while. It's too much for the shoulder area at present. Get a good assessment first and I hope a / the "top consultant" will be prepared to take some time explaining. As you are 16 I hope some sensible adult is involved somewhere regarding your outpatients appointments. Either parent, or do you have some involved sport trainer? There are physios who are good generalists but there are also specialists in sports injuries, orthopädics etc. I don't know where you are or which place you've been to and I am no longer UK based.
Can someone UK based help out some more? Physiobob?
As you are young I would hope for a good recovery, will maybe take some time to get it sorted out. Good luck