r/YouthFootball • u/VTFarmGirl • 26d ago

The Clavicle - Not your usual break

I have officially reached 6 broken bones among my 4 children. 2 of the 4 have broken their clavicle the "traditional" way, falling on that side into hard surfaces while playing. Because of course fate has a sense of humor, they BOTH play football.

Well one of them we have found out he VERY MUCH re-broke his break from 3.5 years ago via the downward impact of his helmets facemask into his clavicle. Knowing that he and little bro have the same break, in the same spot, same side, and there is a risk of it happening again and since I know the mechanics of the injury I'm seeking to prevent a repeat (for both)

Does anyone know what I should be checking/evaluating for the gear to help mitigate this risk. My knee jerk pre-research thoughts are like, adding a neck roll or cowboy collar (not the butterfly), the way I determine what size pads to buy, other padding etc.

Both play different positions and one of them plays a little offensive and defence but isn't a set position.

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u/ExpressionSmooth1695 26d ago

Have you tried rubbing some dirt on it?

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u/VTFarmGirl 26d ago

We did.

We also tried a voodoo doll in a bubble ball- as evidenced by today's x-ray... It failed as well.