Today marks 7 weeks since I broke my collarbone, 5 1/2 week since surgery. On the trainer for the first time today. I think I just 45 minute endurance rides for the next week or two. Then start of on polarized plan. It’s still a little tricky, can’t bare weight on my arm, and getting on and off the trainer without putting weight on the arm is a little challenging. I sat up most of time, and sometime on the bars, with the left arm in the center and resting of my right arm on left elbow.
They thought mine was a clean break, but when I had surgery, it were actually four pieces.
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Have you tried putting a bosu or exercise ball on your bars to rest you broken side on?
I have injured by leg tibia and distal 3rd clavicle fracture about 2 months ago. That time misssed clavicle fracture no treatment till date. Now Dr. said first healed leg then clavicle surgery.
I am depressed when time passed. Will it redulted clavicle non union and should I go for surgery. Surgery risks here. Many examples here not opt surgery for 15, 20 and 25 years.
Please help
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Many clavicle fractures don’t need surgery, but some do. I broke mine two years ago and the first doctor told me that it was fine and would heal on its own.
It did not feel right to me, so I got a second opinion, which showed me x-rays (both those they took and the ones from the first doctor) of the bone broken into multiple small pieces. They got me in for surgery the next week.
I can’t imagine how I’d be feeling had I tried to let this break heal in the shape it was in.
My lesson here is to trust your gut and get a second opinion in serious medical situations when you feel the need.
I can’t see too many downsides to the surgery in your case, but get a second opinion if you’re unsure. It’s your body that you have to live with, and it’s better to get things fixed properly now than to skip the right procedure just to get back out there sooner.
Talk to your doctor(s) and I’m sure you’ll figure something out. 
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ALWAYS get a second opinion, and even a third (or fourth)! Buying healthcare procedures is no different than buying any large purchase, except for the long term consequences if something doesn’t go well.
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For those who broke collarbones, has anyone noticed anything weird when doing dips?
I broke mine years ago and I can’t really tell except when I do dips, that shoulder does all weird things then. It also ended up being way more hairy than my other shoulder, I assume the road rash with it made it extra hairy.
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I broke both collarbones last year. The first was a clean single break that was offset by a lot and I ended up getting surgery on it.
The 2nd one ended up being broken into several pieces but they were much more aligned and having a lot of discussion with the surgeon who did my first surgery we decided to do the wait and see how it healed. It ended up pulling together well and i dont regret skipping surgery.
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Thanks for reply.
It is after 25 day pic of the injury without any treatment as my leg tibia was operated. I couldnt do anything and I had a little pain in left shoulder only and full hand work is working, now two months passed perhaps even sling will not work now. Is it healing or will healed without surgery. Any chance. I am 36. Its depression affecting my leg tibia healing also. What should I do. Help please
Hello again,
I’d refer to your doctor’s advice on this one, and as I mentioned before, I think getting a second opinion would be a good idea if you have any concerns. It really wouldn’t hurt anything.
Talking to a doctor might help with your mental health around this issue as well. I’ve had my fair share of injuries, and I know how your mindset can shift during those times, even if you felt prepared beforehand.
It’s important to know that it’s okay to feel down about these types of things, but mental and physical health are linked more than we might think. Do your best to be optimistic and find joy in your day to allow your body to focus on recovery.
If you feel like you’re really struggling and it’s out of your control, talk to someone in your family, or find a professional who can help. We all need the right support systems in place during hard times, so make sure to get the help you need as soon as you can.
You’ll look back on this someday with pride that you managed to get through it. It’s tough now, but the journey back will be full of little wins along the way.
Take care and best of luck! 
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Thanks for your encouragement and positivity!
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I had a mountaineering accident years ago, helicoptered off, emergency surgery etc. Had to learn to walk again, took 5 months before signed off from physio etc. You need to focus on long term recovery and not worry about short term. Temporary disablement doesn’t mean permanent.
Hi!
I asked two pvt doctors. One is who operated my tibia. He said when leg tibia will be fine then AC surgery will do and other said ASAP will do AC surgery. But the problem is my tibia is not heal and I walk with walker with one leg. If hand surgery done then I’ll not able to walk more 2-3 months and affects tibia procedure also, as I can walk only with walker.
Already two months has been passed can I delay my AC 3/5 surgery more 1-2 months as I hope, I’ll will be fine with legs and go hospital and can ask to many doctors about this injury when I wish. I am thinking about the delay risk also. Will AC surgery will be successful with this delay. I read somewhere after one month hook plate surgery can be failed and more complex methods have to use. Is there any risk. Should I wait or What should I do. I am confused. Please help.
Hi!
I asked two pvt doctors. One is who operated my tibia. He said when leg tibia will be fine then AC surgery will do and other said ASAP will do AC surgery. But the problem is my tibia is not heal and I walk with walker with one leg. If hand surgery done then I’ll not able to walk more 2-3 months and affects tibia procedure also, as I can walk only with walker.
Already two months has been passed can I delay my AC 3/5 surgery more 1-2 months as I hope, I’ll will be fine with legs and go hospital and can ask to many doctors about this injury when I wish. I am thinking about the delay risk also. Will AC surgery will be successful with this delay. I read somewhere after one month hook plate surgery can be failed and more complex methods have to use. Is there any risk. Should I wait or What should I do. I am confused. Please help..
Hey there,
Unfortunately, that’s not something I can give any advice about.
Again, I’d talk to a few doctors and pick one to work with whom you trust. They’ll lead you down the right path.
Have some faith and follow their guidance, and you should be fine before long!
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For you guys and gals that got on the trainer early, when did your heart rate begin to normalize?
I’m a week out from the surgery and i’ve done 4 sessions since and the efforts are 50-60% of ftp but my heart rate is at threshold pace.
Broke my collar bone June 9, 2024. Surgery June 17. Three weeks post op I was doing two hour endurance rides outside with normal heart rate. Five weeks post op I did the Rift, 200km. You’ll get there.
Congrats on the ride @rswagler1 , incredible effort with your surgery. Thanks for the article too, absolutely love your concluding sentence!
@Marsam - I’m 5 weeks post-surgery for my collarbone, HR still really elevated (but I have / had fractured ribs & scapular too that are still rebuilding).
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@adamralph Sounds like i have a few more weeks ahead with elevated heart rate. I also fractured my scapula, ribs and collarbone, it was a rough first week.
Pro tip: avoid getting hit by a car
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Anyone here with tips for a home trainer setup which could work with both collarbones broken (+ posterior dislocation of one shoulder)? I will start PT next week (~2.5 weeks after the crash) and depending on how my body reacts, I would like to spin a bit, but I think I will only be able to use my arm as proprioception tool to keep my balance, so no load on either side possible.
I was thinking about putting my bike in the squat rack and fix the bar somehow at chest level to be able to rest on it if needed…
any other high tech engineering idea in the same vein is welcome