A 20-day-old baby with a right clavicle fracture

Patient's question:

When the baby was born, the doctor checked and found no problems. By the time the baby was 20 days old, it was discovered that the right clavicle was significantly protruding. The baby was taken to the hospital for examination, and X-rays showed that the baby's clavicle was fractured and had already grown calluses. When touching the baby's right clavicle with your hand, the baby did not cry or fuss, and the right arm was also moving freely.

Doctor's answer:

Generally, it will take about 4 weeks to heal without any aftereffects. Fractures are best not to move for a month to avoid displacement due to improper force. Additionally, pay attention to calcium supplementation, regularly take X-rays for follow-up, pay attention to increasing nutrition, and focus on functional exercise. Gradually, you will recover. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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