Protruding Left Clavicle Bone

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone: I have not been on to post much, as it hurts to sit and type. Have

been in a lot of pain, and saw my primary doctor the other day. She gave me a

slip to go get x-rays of spine and clavicle. It was my Birthday on Wednesday,

therefore, I got the soonest appointment which is not till tomorrow. Probably a

stupid thing to do on my part, because I will probably have to wait till Monday

to get my results now.

Enjoyed my family dinner anyhow. I was just wondering if anyone else has had

this problem. I have had degenerative discs since the 80's, and now that I am

getting older, who knows whats going on.

My concern is if surgery would be necessary. Some have told me that they

might just start with a sling to get the alignment back where it should be. If

anyone can share something I would appreciate it.

Thank You

A.

[Guest guest]

,

Ouch! I have no practical advice, but just wanted to say I'm thinking of you.

Hopefully whatever needs to be done will be simple and not too intrusive!

Beth

[ ] Protruding Left Clavicle Bone

 

Hi Everyone: I have not been on to post much, as it hurts to sit and type. Have

been in a lot of pain, and saw my primary doctor the other day. She gave me a

slip to go get x-rays of spine and clavicle. It was my Birthday on Wednesday,

therefore, I got the soonest appointment which is not till tomorrow. Probably a

stupid thing to do on my part, because I will probably have to wait till Monday

to get my results now.

Enjoyed my family dinner anyhow. I was just wondering if anyone else has had

this problem. I have had degenerative discs since the 80's, and now that I am

getting older, who knows whats going on.

My concern is if surgery would be necessary. Some have told me that they might

just start with a sling to get the alignment back where it should be. If anyone

can share something I would appreciate it.

Thank You

A.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Beth:  I am thinking along the same lines as far as a simple solution,

even a sling to get it to pop back into place.  The unknown gets to you more

than the problem itself.  Went for x-rays on Friday, and hope I get a call by

Monday.

From: bethgalliart@... <bethgalliart@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Protruding Left Clavicle Bone

Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 8:59 AM

 

,

Ouch! I have no practical advice, but just wanted to say I'm thinking of you.

Hopefully whatever needs to be done will be simple and not too intrusive!

Beth

[ ] Protruding Left Clavicle Bone

 

Hi Everyone: I have not been on to post much, as it hurts to sit and type. Have

been in a lot of pain, and saw my primary doctor the other day. She gave me a

slip to go get x-rays of spine and clavicle. It was my Birthday on Wednesday,

therefore, I got the soonest appointment which is not till tomorrow. Probably a

stupid thing to do on my part, because I will probably have to wait till Monday

to get my results now.

Enjoyed my family dinner anyhow. I was just wondering if anyone else has had

this problem. I have had degenerative discs since the 80's, and now that I am

getting older, who knows whats going on.

My concern is if surgery would be necessary. Some have told me that they might

just start with a sling to get the alignment back where it should be. If anyone

can share something I would appreciate it.

Thank You

A.

[Guest guest]

,

I love your statement " the unknown gets to you more than the problem itself. "

Truer words were never spoken! At least Monday is now only a day away. Hopefully

the docs will have a simple solution!

Hugs,

Beth

[ ] Protruding Left Clavicle Bone

 

Hi Everyone: I have not been on to post much, as it hurts to sit and type. Have

been in a lot of pain, and saw my primary doctor the other day. She gave me a

slip to go get x-rays of spine and clavicle. It was my Birthday on Wednesday,

therefore, I got the soonest appointment which is not till tomorrow. Probably a

stupid thing to do on my part, because I will probably have to wait till Monday

to get my results now.

Enjoyed my family dinner anyhow. I was just wondering if anyone else has had

this problem. I have had degenerative discs since the 80's, and now that I am

getting older, who knows whats going on.

My concern is if surgery would be necessary. Some have told me that they might

just start with a sling to get the alignment back where it should be. If anyone

can share something I would appreciate it.

Thank You

A.

[Guest guest]

> Hi Everyone: I have not been on to post much, as it hurts to sit and type.

Have been in a lot of pain, and saw my primary doctor the other day. She gave me

a slip to go get x-rays of spine and clavicle.

> My concern is if surgery would be necessary. Some have told me that they might

just start with a sling to get the alignment back where it should be. If anyone

can share something I would appreciate it.

> Thank You

> A.

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Hi ,

I did a post for you last night and it poofed away before it posted, and I could

not bring myself to re-write it. So here I will try again.

What I can tell you, as a retired physical therapist:

I assume you mean the end of the clavicle at the shoulder (and not at the

breastbone). There is a joint here called the A-C joint (acromio-clavicular) and

the ligament might have a partial (more likely) or full tear causing an A-C

separation....which causes that bump. Oh, the acromion is a part of the scapula

(the wing bone in back) and together the clavicle and acromion create sort of a

hood over the should joint intself.

The clavicle is a non-weight bearing bone. In sports it can even be broken in 2

pieces and they do not treat it, they just allow it to heal. You might also

have some arthritis at this joint. They may inject it with cortisone to help

with healing...and put you in some kind of sling to rest the area (maybe even a

sling type device that pulls your shoulders backwards a little). Rarely do they

do surgery and it would not usually be a first option. You might try putting

either heat or cold on this area to increase the circulation which will help

healing.

Hope this gives you a bit of useful information.

C.

[Guest guest]

Hi NANCY: Thank you so much for your information. I know nothing about joints

and discs, other than the fact that I was diagnosed years ago with Arthritis of

my neck and dengenerative disc disease.

This just came on suddenly. I have always had more pain in this left shoulder

and left side of the neck than anywhere else. All I can remember is getting up

one morning, and when I moved my shoulder the pain was horrible. It has not

stopped hurting now for over 3 or more weeks. I am hoping I get some results by

Tomorrow or Tuesday.

Thank You Again.

>

>

> > Hi Everyone: I have not been on to post much, as it hurts to sit and type.

Have been in a lot of pain, and saw my primary doctor the other day. She gave me

a slip to go get x-rays of spine and clavicle.

>

> > My concern is if surgery would be necessary. Some have told me that they

might just start with a sling to get the alignment back where it should be. If

anyone can share something I would appreciate it.

> > Thank You

> > A.

> ____________________________

>

> Hi ,

> I did a post for you last night and it poofed away before it posted, and I

could not bring myself to re-write it. So here I will try again.

>

> What I can tell you, as a retired physical therapist:

> I assume you mean the end of the clavicle at the shoulder (and not at the

breastbone). There is a joint here called the A-C joint (acromio-clavicular) and

the ligament might have a partial (more likely) or full tear causing an A-C

separation....which causes that bump. Oh, the acromion is a part of the scapula

(the wing bone in back) and together the clavicle and acromion create sort of a

hood over the should joint intself.

>

> The clavicle is a non-weight bearing bone. In sports it can even be broken in

2 pieces and they do not treat it, they just allow it to heal. You might also

have some arthritis at this joint. They may inject it with cortisone to help

with healing...and put you in some kind of sling to rest the area (maybe even a

sling type device that pulls your shoulders backwards a little). Rarely do they

do surgery and it would not usually be a first option. You might try putting

either heat or cold on this area to increase the circulation which will help

healing.

>

> Hope this gives you a bit of useful information.

> C.

>