Numb Fingers after Broken Collar Bone - General Health Message Board

watto · 11-12-2008, 02:56 PM

Hi all new member here hope this is the right forum,,,
I broke my right collarbone about 5 weeks ago in a motocross crash ,which the hospital just left to heal on its own no plating ,gradualy i've been getting a wiered sensation in the 4th and 5th fingers in my right hand a semi numbness . Any suggestions on what to do or can be done.

AuntieLeela · 11-12-2008, 09:05 PM

Might be a problem with your ulnar nerve or a nerve problem directly related to the collarbone injury, like a thoracic outlet syndrome. (some form of TOS is common after motor vehicle accidents where there's upper body injury)

There are various treatments for both conditions; anti-inflammatory medication, splints, physical therapy, surgery, etc. But it all depends of your individual condition and situation. See your orthopedist.

flaminjo · 11-13-2008, 02:29 AM

well, i am no specialist in the field, if the same had happened to me, i would have taken it very seriously, and would have certainly liked to have a profeesional opinion from a good doctor. coz i had a minor sports accident, and i have fractured my collar bone once, but this sort of thing never happened!