Broken Collarbone (cont.)
Medical Author:
Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhDDr. Charles "Pat" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine doctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals. He has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250 publications. 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 by their doctor in about one week to check on their progress and to determine if any complications have occured. They are instructed to avoid contact sports for at least 6 weeks following the initial injury; some require additional time before the can return to "normal" activities. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Broken Collarbone
Colposcopy
Colposcopy is the direct magnified inspection of the surface of a woman's genital area, including the cervix, vagina, and vulva, using a light source and a bino...learn more >>
CT Scan
History
CT was discovered independently by a British engineer named Sir Godfrey Hounsfield and Dr. Alan Cormack. It has become a mainstay for diagnosing med...learn more >>
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that may lead to weak and fragile bones. If you have osteoporosis, you have an ...learn more >>
Viewer Comments & ReviewsBroken Collarbone - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the treatment for your broken collarbone? Broken Collarbone - Recovery TimeThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:How long did it take for your broken collarbone to heal? |
Women's Health
Find out what women really need.
From WebMD
Healthy Resources
Featured Centers
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape
Fracture, Clavicle »
Clavicular fractures are common injuries that account for approximately 5% of all fractures seen in the ED.
Featured Topics
Medical Dictionary
Pill Identifier on RxList
- quick, easy,
pill identification
Find a Local Pharmacy
- including 24 hour, pharmacies
