Comprehensive Care for Clavicle Fractures
Expert Orthopedic Support in Austin, Marble Falls, and Georgetown
A broken collarbone can instantly disrupt your active Texas lifestyle, but expert care is closer than you think. Our fellowship-trained specialists provide personalized treatment plans to ensure your bone heals correctly and your mobility returns quickly. Contact us today to schedule your evaluation.
Understanding Your Injury
A clavicle fracture is a break in the bone connecting your breastbone to your shoulder. While common in athletes and children, these injuries require precise alignment to prevent long-term deformity. Whether caused by a sudden fall or a direct impact, our team utilizes advanced imaging to assess the break’s severity and location.
How Breaks Happen: Risks and Reality
Clavicle fractures often stem from high-impact events or simple accidents. Identifying the cause helps our team understand the force behind the injury. Common triggers include:
Direct Falls
Landing on an outstretched arm or the shoulder point.
Sports Collisions
High-impact contact during football, cycling, or soccer.
Traumatic Accidents
Vehicle-related impacts that put extreme pressure on the collarbone.
Our Approach to Care
Spotting the Signs of a Fracture
Recognizing the signs of a fracture early is vital for proper healing. Most patients experience sharp pain and visible swelling. You may also notice:
- Visible Deformity: A distinct bump or “tenting” appearance under the skin.
- Limited Mobility: Difficulty lifting the arm due to intense pain or grinding.
- Shoulder Sagging: The affected shoulder often slumps forward and downward.
Modern Paths to Precision Healing
We prioritize conservative care, often utilizing specialized slings to immobilize the area for 3–12 weeks. If the fracture is severely displaced or fragmented, our surgeons may recommend minimally invasive surgery using plates and screws to restore structural integrity. Our goal is always to match the treatment to your specific activity level.
Your Roadmap to Full Recovery
Recovery is a journey that continues long after the bone knits back together. Our in-house physical therapy team creates custom exercise programs to restore strength and range of motion. We monitor your progress across our Austin, Marble Falls, and Georgetown clinics to ensure a safe, confident return to the activities you love most.
Expert Care from Leading Orthopedic Surgeons in Austin
At Austin Orthopedic Institute, our fellowship-trained specialists combine over 130 years of experience with cutting-edge technology. We treat every patient as an individual, not just a number, providing world-class orthopedic trauma care right here in Central Texas. Request your appointment with our shoulder specialists now.
Total Shoulder Wellness Starts Here
Austin | Marble Falls | Georgetown
Beyond fracture care, we offer a full spectrum of treatments at all our locations to keep you moving:
- Rotator Cuff Repair: Advanced surgical and non-surgical options for tendon tears.
- Shoulder Arthroscopy: Minimally invasive procedures to treat labral tears and impingement.
- Joint Replacement: Precise reconstruction for advanced arthritis using 3D pre-operative planning.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Before Your Visit
We encourage you to take advantage of our complimentary MRI, X-ray, and CT scan review service. Send us your images, and one of our board-certified orthopedic surgeons will personally review them, offering an expert second opinion and letting you know if you need to come in.
During Your Visit
Conservative Care – We develop a personalized plan, with most patients starting with 6-12 weeks of non-surgical treatment.
Surgical Planning – If surgery is necessary, we use advanced computerized and robotic pre-operative planning for optimal, precise outcomes.
Recovery Support – We ensure close follow-up and coordinate your rehabilitation with our in-house physical therapy team for maximum recovery and a swift return to your active life.
Ready to Reclaim Your Mobility?
Don’t let a shoulder injury keep you on the sidelines. Whether you need a second opinion or immediate fracture care, our team is ready to help. Visit us in Austin, Marble Falls, or Georgetown for dedicated, compassionate orthopedic excellence. Call us today to start your recovery journey.
Why Choose Austin Orthopedic Institute for Shoulder Care?
✓ Advanced Surgical Technology – Access to Computer-Guided and Augmented Reality (AR) techniques for joint replacement
✓ 100% Fellowship-Trained Shoulder Surgeons – Advanced, subspecialty expertise you can trust
✓ Same-Day & Next-Day Appointments – When you’re in pain, we’re here to help quickly
✓ Over 130 Years of Combined Experience – Decades of proven orthopedic success in Central Texas
✓ Comprehensive Care, All Under One Roof – From initial diagnosis to surgery and in-house physical therapy
✓ Conservative Approach First – We exhaust non-surgical options before recommending surgery
✓ Four Convenient Locations – Austin, Marble Falls, Georgetown, and Killeen
✓ Complimentary Second Opinions – Free review of your existing MRI/X-ray/CT scans
Our Locations
Austin Orthopedic Institute has three locations – Austin, Georgetown, and Marble Falls. All of our providers go to the main office in Austin and our Georgetown location. Only Dr. Hurt visits our Marble Falls satellite location.
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Physical Therapy
Austin Orthopedic Institute surgeons has been proudly serving Central Texas since 2004, providing exceptional orthopedic care with a personal touch. Your injury is unique to you—we treat it that way.