Broken Shoulder Blade (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Broken Shoulder Blade Overview
- Broken Shoulder Blade Causes
- Broken Shoulder Blade Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Broken Shoulder Blade Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Medical Treatment
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 pain control.
- The shoulder is immobilized in a shoulder sling for 3-4 weeks until the pain goes away.
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Fractures, Scapular »
The primary function of the scapula is to attach the upper extremity to the thorax and provide a stabilized platform for upper extremity movement.
