Shoulder Drop due to Collarbone Break

[junior_physiotherapist]

Well,let us hope a fast full recovery for you!

At first you need to be assessed by a proper orthopedic physician or...

Generally, we should determine if yours problem muscular or bony !then if its muscular as it seems since you can hold it in normal position for a while...strenghtening,mobilizing and stretching exercises could workout.

if the problem in ligaments [soft tissue] may need a surgery,since cells in ligaments make granulation tissue[fibrosis]

if the problem in bone that affects cosmetic and functional outcome may need to consult orthophysician,,,,,


Hope this helps!

[unheardletters]

Thanks.

I saw an orthopedic specialist about 14 years ago, but he just figured it was scoliosis and sent me to get x-rays. I went to see my doctor for a follow up appointment, but he said there was nothing my spine is normal so there was no need for a referral to see him again. I had seen orthopedic specialists several times before that, but I don't recall them because it was quite some time ago now.

I don't think it would ligament, because I have a fairly good range of motion. But then again, what do I know.

It's very tough here to get an appointment with a specialist. It would be about 5-7 years just to see one for an initial visit, because it would be considered non-urgent. I mean, just to see a GP to get the referral would be 6-8 months at least!

I live on a isolated island so it makes it worse. There's no doctors or anything.