Broken Collarbone (cont.)
Medical Author:
Thomas G Costantino, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP
Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEPDr. Balentine received his undergraduate degree from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. He attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in1983. He completed his internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia and his Emergency Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, where he served as chief resident. IN THIS ARTICLE
Broken Collarbone Follow-upAfter the initial visit and treatment, people with broken collarbones are seen in about 1 week to check on their progress and to determine if any complications have arisen. They are instructed to avoid contact sports for at least 6 weeks following the initial injury. Viewer Comments & ReviewsBroken Collarbone - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the treatment for your broken collarbone? |
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