What Causes Pain At Wound Site Long After Collar Bone Fracture?

Posted on Thu, 19 Nov 2015

Question: I broke my collarbone three and a half years ago, and now I have the same pain I did when it was broken? Could it be broken again? I have taken Hydrocodone and it is not helping with the pain. I have not had any recent injuries, but the past two weeks, it has been hurting extremely bad.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could be non union but is very rare

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Thanks for the query.

Have you sustained trauma again ?

Does it hurt to move your hand overhead or lift weights ?

Usually collar bone fracture heal quickly and almost have no union complications unless it is a very complex fracture.

If you are having pain, it could be that the fracture isn't United or healed yet. Also it could be arthritis of the end of the clavicle.

Apply hot packs. Take Tablet Paracetamol or Acetaminophen 500mg twice a day for 5 days.

Get an Xray of both clavicles for comparison. Kindly upload the Xray film and answer my queries as well for me to be in a better position to help you.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (31 minutes later)

I have not sustained any recent trauma. Yes, it hurts to raise my arm overhead. It hurts worse when I try to raise overhead. The pain radiates from point of break to end of clavicle.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
AC joint arthritis, Rotator cuff disorders

Detailed Answer:
It is possible you have Acromiovlavicular joint arthritis or possibly muscular damage in Rotator cuff disorders.

An Xray should be done first and then some opinion can be made.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D