Collarbone fracture

When does a collarbone fracture occur?

A collarbone injury is one of the most common injuries in cycling and occurs when you fall on your shoulder or outstretched arm. The fracture is located in the middle and outer third of the bone. There is swelling and severe pressure pain over the fracture. Occasionally you can feel the bones rubbing against each other when you try to move your arm.

How is a collarbone fracture treated? Is an operation necessary?

In most cases, surgery is not necessary; it is sufficient for the doctor to apply a bandage in figure-of-eight fashion (known as a rucksack bandage) to immobilise both shoulders. This does not significantly restrict movement below the horizontal plane. Surgery may be necessary in individual cases. In general, collarbone fractures heal without complications in about four to eight weeks after the injury.

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How long after a collarbone fracture?

After the acute phase in the first week, you can already train easily on the ergometer, from the third to fourth week you can try to train at medium intensity on the road bike - however, you should avoid riding in the cradle. Medication to speed up the healing process is not necessary.