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History Of Steroid Dependent Asthma And Diabetes. Had Sternum Clavicular Fracture, Painful Bump Over Fracture
Hi,I am a 45yr white female that substained a sternum clavicular fx(prob spelled it wrong)well this happened on July 4th 2013..I was a back seat unrestrained passenger(drivers side* who was rear ended(they hit us and left scene)i also substained a fx scaphoid on the same side of the fx clavicle..my question is it took the scaphoid 3 months to heal in a cast and the cat scan shows a fx clavicle still..I have a bad bump that sticks out over fx and when i use it or move it i can be in dire pain..the car insurance company just approved a bone stimulator i just got 3 days ago..how much longer does something like this take..i also have a hx of being steriod dependent asthmatic and mild diabetic,pls give me your advice,,Joanne
Thu, 24 Oct 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Its very unusual for a fracture clavicle to remain ununited after 3 months. May be its due to the presence of comminution (number of fracture fragments) or inadequate immobilization.
Also, the steroid induced osteoporosis might have contributed to the low healing potential of the bone.
If your fractured area of clavicle is painful and symptomatic leading to restriction of movements, then you may need a surgical intervention.
Consult your treating surgeon and discuss the issues.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Its very unusual for a fracture clavicle to remain ununited after 3 months. May be its due to the presence of comminution (number of fracture fragments) or inadequate immobilization.
Also, the steroid induced osteoporosis might have contributed to the low healing potential of the bone.
If your fractured area of clavicle is painful and symptomatic leading to restriction of movements, then you may need a surgical intervention.
Consult your treating surgeon and discuss the issues.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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