K-pop group Seventeen member The 8's collarbone fractured
K-pop boy band Seventeen member The 8 fractured his left clavicle (collarbone) and will wear a brace for the time being.
In a notice issued on Feb. 13, Pledis Entertainment, Seventeen’s agency, said, “A part of The 8’s left clavicle has been fractured and the medical staff advised he should wear a brace to fix the fractured area and refrain from making excessive movements.”
According to the website of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, “A clavicle fracture is a break in the collarbone, one of the main bones in the shoulder. This type of fracture is fairly common, accounting for about 5% of all adult fractures.”
“Most clavicle fractures occur when a fall onto the shoulder or an outstretched arm puts enough pressure on the bone that it snaps or breaks. A broken collarbone can be very painful and can make it hard to move your arm,” the academy added.
It said, “Many clavicle fractures can be treated by wearing a sling to keep the arm and shoulder from moving while the bone heals. With some clavicle fractures, however, the pieces of bone move far out of place when the injury occurs. For these more complicated fractures, surgery may be needed to realign the collarbone.”
Pledis Entertainment said The 8 “is highly determined to attend all of the group’s prearranged engagements; however, his participation will be adjusted depending on the circumstances, placing his recovery as the top most priority as per recommended by the medical staff.”
“As such, The 8 will be participating in the group’s prearranged activities including CARAT DAY Live, fan signing event in China and 2023 SVT 7TH FAN MEETING 〈SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND〉 among others in his brace so long as it does not put too much strain on his recovery. We ask our fans for your kind consideration,” according to the agency.
It added, “We will do our best to aid in THE 8’s treatment and recovery so that he can return in full health to his fans as quickly as possible.”
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons said healing of the fractured collarbone can take up to several months to heal.
“Most people return to their regular activities within 3 months of their injury,” it said.