How is a Shoulder Fracture/Break/Sprain Treated?
Nonsurgical treatment options may be used to treat shoulder fractures, breaks, and sprains that do not involve serious bone displacement or tendon tearing. A combination of the following is prescribed:
Rest, ice, and medications decrease inflammation, swelling, and pain.
Immobilization in a sling or brace gives bones and tendons time to heal.
Physical therapy strengthens bones and muscles and prevents future injuries.
Surgical intervention may be recommended in some cases. A broken or fractured bone is reduced and fixated during an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) procedure. A metal plate or rod and screws are used. X-rays confirm the bone is in a perfect anatomical position. Bone healing takes place over the course of several weeks. Symptoms decrease and patients return to a normal, pain-free, unrestricted life.
Dr Abdul D Khan
MBBS(AMC, Vizag) MRCS(Edin, UK) MRCS(Glasg, UK) FRCS(Tr & Orth, UK) CCT(Tr & Orth, UK)