The shoulder

Common Treatment Options • Apply ice packs to the shoulder for 20 30 minutes every 3-4 hours for the first 2-3 days until the pain goes away. • Wear a sling or a “figure-of-8” harness to immobilize the fracture while it heals. • Immediate range of motion of the wrist and elbow should be performed to avoid stiffness. • Shoulder motion should begin early as comfort allows. • Avoid anti-inflammatory medications and smoking as they may slow bone healing. • Surgery is rarely needed, but displaced fractures should be referred to a surgeon.