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Other frequent causes are falls and car, motorcycle or bike accidents. The time for a broken collarbone to fully heal depends on the severity of the injury. In children, complete healing may take as little as three to six weeks. In adults, six to 16 weeks or more are often necessary for a collarbone to heal solidly. Unfortunately, during that time there is no way to completely immobilize a collarbone fracture to keep it from moving and, thus, speed healing, as can be done using a cast on other broken bones, such as a wrist, arm or leg.
What to expect during healing of a Clavicle Fracture: While the. bone heals usually within 2-3 months, recovery takes much longer. Typically most of the recovery is completed by 3-5 months. Some. stiffness in the shoulder can happen after these injuries, but usually. resolves by 6 months after the injury. Sometimes, the clavicle. fracture does not heal. This can happen with fractures that were. treated with surgery or without.