Backpack bandage

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X-ray of a lateral clavicle fracture (a broken collarbone on the outer edge) 2 weeks after an accident. Treatment by immobilization, sometimes also with a backpack bandage ( USZ ).

A rucksack bandage (also known as a knapsack bandage or clavicle bandage ) is used to stabilize and immobilize the shoulder posture in the event of a clavicle fracture ( broken collarbone). A shoulder bandage is used to fix the collarbone . This bandage pulls the shoulders back, forces a straight back posture and is intended to ensure that the collarbone does not grow too short and the patient has less pain. The bandage must be checked daily and tightened or tightened if necessary. (See X-ray of a lateral clavicle fracture). It is also not suitable for all broken collarbones.

The backpack bandage usually has to be worn for three to four weeks (ten days for children). In this, physical exertion should be avoided; the person concerned is also restricted in his freedom of movement.

When wearing the backpack bandage, nerves or blood vessels can be pinched off, which can lead to swelling or temporary numbness of parts or the entire arm. Recent studies show no differences in the methods of immobilization. Depending on the type of fracture, it can be immobilized either without aids or with a backpack bandage, gilet, arm sling or Gilchrist bandage . The latter are mainly used for lateral fractures of the collarbone.

literature

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Individual evidence

  1. B. Petračić: On the question of the efficiency of a backpack bandage in the treatment of clavicle fractures . In: European Journal of Trauma , Issue Volume 9, Number 1, January 1983, Verlag Urban & Vogel, ISSN  1439-0590 (print), springerlink.com ISSN  1615-3146 (online)
  2. Backpack bandage in the event of a broken collarbone on apotheken.de. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  3. broken collarbone: Conservative treatment on knieweh.at. Retrieved August 31, 2016.