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Collarbone Contusion - Causes, Symptoms and Home Treatment for Collarbone Contusion
Collarbone Contusion is the
bruising of skin and underlying tissues at the clavicle (collarbone) caused by a direct blow. Contusions cause bleeding from ruptured small capillaries that allow blood to infiltrate muscles, tendons or other soft tissue. A collarbone contusion is usually accompanied by injury to the sternum (breastbone) or shoulder joint. Places where Collarbone Contusion
- Tissue over the clavicle, shoulder and breastbone
- Tissues over blood vessels, muscles, tendons, nerves, covering to bone (periosteum) and connective tissue.
Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Collarbone Contusion
- Direct blow to the clavicle, usually from a blunt object.
Local swelling--either superficial or deep.
Tenderness over the injury, but no additional pain when moving.
Feeling of firmness when pressure is exerted at the injury site.
Discoloration under the skin, beginning with redness and progressing to the characteristic "black and blue" bruise.
Restricted shoulder and chest activity proportional to the extent of injury.
Medication treatment and Care for Collarbone Contusion
As first aid, use instructions for R.I.C.E., the first letters of REST, ICE, COMPRESSION and ELEVATION. For minor discomfort, you may use: acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Topical liniments and ointments. Your doctor may prescribe: Stronger pain relievers.
- Use a sling if it makes you more comfortable.
- Continue ice massage. Fill a large Styrofoam cup with water and freeze. Tear a small amount of foam from the top so ice protrudes. Massage gently over the injured area in a circle about the size of a softball. Do this for 15 minutes at a time, 3 or 4 times a day, and before workouts or competition.
- After 72 hours, apply heat instead of ice if it feels better. Use heat lamps, hot soaks, hot showers, heating pads, heat liniments or ointments, or whirlpool treatments.
- Massage gently and often to provide comfort and decrease swelling.
Dietary cure for Collarbone Contusion
Eat a well-balanced diet that includes extra protein, such as meat, fish, poultry, cheese, milk and eggs. Increase fiber and fluid intake to prevent constipation that may result from decreased activity.
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