Do Clavicle or Collarbone Fractures Require Surgery ?

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Clavicle fractures are common injuries. There is a lot of mis-information about whether or not you need surgery for your clavicle fracture. Read more about this after the disclaimer below.
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The treatment of clavicle fractures has been changing for 20+ years. When do we consider clavicle fracture surgery? When is a sling ok for clavicle fractures.
Most clavicle or collarbone fractures will heal fine without surgery. The risks of surgery on the clavicle nearly outweigh any potential benefits for most of you. There are a few indications or reasons to operate on clavicle fractures but these reasons are not present in most of you. These fractures are usually treated in a sling until xrays show that the fracture has healed enough to start motion and use.
See this post for more in depth information about clavicle fractures. www.howardluksmd.com/orthopedi...

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@tmurphy7917 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you very much and for confirming that in many situations there is no right or wrong answer, yet still being helpful by talking about the factors you consider. Very helpful.

@lr1732 Жыл бұрын

WOW. I am impressed. I think far too many surgeons rush into surgery and the truth is that the body is amazing. I love this approach. I love how you do share the dangers and risks of surgery and it is not always best. I think it is downplayed with many surgeons. I have seen this personally. And to highlight that no 2 people are the same and no 2 injuries (even if the same injury) will be the "same" in different people. This was great! And helpful.

@mariestrauss5463 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to educate us. I'm a 79 year old RN, who just fx'd her clavicle. You're awesome.

@mariepetite5329 3 жыл бұрын

How was it fixed? Surgery?

@ajlbacit Жыл бұрын

That's a very informative points about clavicle fracture.Very well explained. Thanks Docs.

@toy578 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info guys!

@mangospeed1 4 жыл бұрын

Ok, this video put me at ease. Thank You!

@garyg.3945 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. I've always wondered about my left clavicle fracture and the nonsurgical sling treatment 40 years ago. These thoughts have helped me. Thanks...

@LawrentNgoma-ki7pu 5 ай бұрын

Now your shoulder is doing good?? 7 days now but I just scared if my clavicle will reconnect now l can even lift my hand

@semarugaijin9451 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, my father just broke his clavicle, so this is very interesting, thanks.

@williamtsol636 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ! Thanks !! 👍

@ryansaxby355 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks this helped a lot.

@mavec200 Жыл бұрын

Super informative, especially for those of us who live in countries with poor medical care.

@lr1732 Жыл бұрын

Yeah. The body is amazing that is for sure. And using herbal remedies and such can help a ton. My gf husband broke his back and it was really bad but they could not do surgery due to the location of the break. The prognosis was not very good and (his wife called me and asked what could they do if anything) and he used herbs and essential oils; (and massage as soon as he could); and his healing was remarkable. The doctors were absolutely stunned. I do not think nutrition and herbs and things of this nature get nearly enough attention. I have seen them do amazing things. My daughter had a complete rupture of her hamstring (complete tendon avulsion) and it was completely reattached in 3 days with natural remedies; massage, tons of raw milk and basically a meat diet. We continued that for weeks and she has no issues with it to this day. That was 10 years ago. She was/is a dancer and was able to dance on it in about a month; and never had any pain or issues. I hope someday this knowledge of healing makes it to more people. It could help a lot of people.

@lionking8448 2 жыл бұрын

I broke my right Collar Bone 6 months ago but its healed nicely now but I have a bony bump at the sight. I was in a lot of pain and I have never had so much bruising on my body in my life and my right arm hurt like hell but I am happy to say I am fully recovered.

@MichaelRodriguez-gy3tx 2 жыл бұрын

Did u get surgery and if not how long did it take for it to heal?

@lionking8448 2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelRodriguez-gy3tx I had no surgery it covered fully on its own I was given a sling which I never wore a lot of the time but I was off work for 5 weeks to allow it to heal fully advice I received from Northwick park Hospital where I live.

@kltang_gala6709 2 жыл бұрын

We have same issue I broke my right clavicle I don't want a surgery bcoz I'm afraid, now I'm using self medication

@adamgarcia9839 Жыл бұрын

How long should someone wear the sling. My ortho doc today said to go ahead and stop wearing it after 7 days and to start moving my arm 😅

@Shlok08 Жыл бұрын

Are you able yo regain full potential of your arm ? Like can you lift heavy things like you used to before

@bomberhhh6692 3 жыл бұрын

I was riding a bike down a hill and I went flying over the top of it and it hit me as well and I broke my collarbone. I didn’t think I needed a sling and I constantly threw it off. Nearly seven years later my collarbone really hurts from a few push ups. Probably won’t go and get it checked out.

@JPNYC4 Жыл бұрын

Hello, what would you recommend with these findings in my case? “There is a acute nonarticular oblique fracture through the lateral one third of the clavicle with 2.5 cm overlap of the fragments. There is 1 shaft width caudal displacement of the dominant lateral fracture fragment”.

@PhilTaylorPhotog 3 жыл бұрын

Great summary. I smashed mine into 6 pieces (bike) and also broke x2 ribs which weren’t discovered until 2 weeks post surgery. My surgeon gave me the option but later said he was happy I opted for surgery as “it would have never healed”. With the fact the shoulder was moving the ribs, I would have continued in pain for a long time. Now 3 weeks post surgery I’m starting to get reasonable movement although it may take longer as I’m a 40y.o. with T1D of 30 yrs.

@dhrupadbaruah7973 4 ай бұрын

how much time did it take to heal completely

@PhilTaylorPhotog 4 ай бұрын

@@dhrupadbaruah7973 "Completely" is an interesting concept...I get pain if I lay on that shoulder but otherwise I dont experience any. To get to this stage probably took me 6 months.,

@chrissieevis5408 5 жыл бұрын

I broke my collarbone my third clavicle 4 years ago and I still have problems sleeping on my left side and movements I need to k ow if I should go for surgery on it or not as I'm wanting to lose weight as I used to have a figure before I done it but now I'm limited and restricted on movements as it hurts. Any answers will be much appreciated

@metricdeep8856 3 жыл бұрын

Yup...The gents describes my experience and healing to the T. I have some overlap and I'm good at detecting barametric pressure changes....but otherwise fine. I've seen clavacle surgeries and I beleieve it's 10X the trauma for the body to deal with. You also have a piece of metal inside of you that you don't want. The body is remarkably good at healing itself and can deal with a broken bone better than you think.

@cXilion 2 жыл бұрын

so true

@Exemex.0 3 жыл бұрын

I broke my right clavicle and I’m worried about the angle it’s at. It’s nondisplaced midshaft on my dominant side. Should I talk to my doctor about possible surgery or no?

@chafikelaouni6896 Жыл бұрын

Que la paix soit sur vous, docteur. Je veux vous demander. J'ai eu un accident de la circulation à la suite d'une fracture de la clavicule il y a 10 mois. Combien de temps est-il suffisant pour reprendre l'haltérophilie ? Merci.

@roybatoonjr.9858 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a basketball player and want to play the game. Is it possible that I can still play basketball? My clavicle has metal because of the surgery. Is it okay to play even the metal is still here?

@RoaminRob 2 ай бұрын

I brike nine a few days ago, in so much pain 😢 its broke about 1 inch from the shoulder so just keeps sticking out tenting the skin.. how is it gking to heal? As the bone just wont stay in place 😢

@davidcollister72 Ай бұрын

I wonder if muscle strength and development around the clavicular would help pre and post breaks? Yes I broke mine in Feb and actually had an upper arm DVT within 48 hours. I think it was the figure of 8 strap that caused it. I am a 51 year fit slim non smoking male with no existing health issues.

@Jon-vj5dn 4 ай бұрын

I broke my collarbone playing soccer when I was 15 years old. Doctor said I didn’t need surgery and it would fuse on its own and he was right. It healed and I continued playing soccer through high school with no issues. However, after high school I got into weightlifting and noticed within a year or so into that journey that my collarbone was definitely affecting me a bit. It fused just a little bit crooked and has caused some weakness and muscle atrophy in my left shoulder and pec. I’m 29 now and am still big into weightlifting/bodybuilding but have continued to deal with that issue. In hindsight, I do wish I had gotten it surgically fixed when I was 15 but there’s no way I could have known I would get so addicted to the gym and ironically that’s about the only pursuit it would have an affect on. Just something for you young guys to think about.

@andrespalacios6356 2 жыл бұрын

Mine was a distal break. I didnt want surgery but mine was a complicated fracture... Almost two weeks from surgery I hope the bone to heal correctly, not to get an infection, not to fall down again with the shoulder I got the plate/acres,, the plate doesnt bother me much, not yo hace problems during reabilitation, very big scar... God I wish it could be healed without surgery...

@Hammy41898 6 жыл бұрын

Sir how can its possible that afre surgery and fixing plate.bone dont gets fixed? ..what are the chances ? For this ...

@Bluetimesz 4 жыл бұрын

What about z fracture, with nerve close by. The z is pushing up and down.

@travelkeen 10 ай бұрын

Hi doctor , my mom is 57 years old having RA and severe ostetoporosis ..she has clavical fractire..communicted distal 3rd fracture..what would advice on ot..surgery or without surgery

@justinamast3200 7 жыл бұрын

hi, my baby fell off the bed got broken collarbone is that means that we will need surgery in the future? thank you for answer

@sarahmanickam7306 Жыл бұрын

What about a collar bone fracture that’s 2.7 cm short in left arm of female 60 year old? Really unsure whether surgery is the right route

@AnnYT2 Жыл бұрын

I broke mine this month from a atv and man falling on me lol I had to have surgery because it broke right in the middle and the two pieces were so far apart they would never heal. I'm a little over two week post surgery and doing good. I start therapy this week but I'm doing a lot already.

@marykalu8472 Жыл бұрын

I have my clevicle pop up with out me falling with shoulder pain weekends, movement slow ankle pain the pain is too much ineed help DR

@jcbautista8596 2 жыл бұрын

Sir for overriding distal fracture? Requires of surgery? Pls reply thanks

@ronziegler4166 6 жыл бұрын

I wish I could speak to one of you. I have no insurance. Im in need of some advise and this is calming me. Broke mine in 3 places compound and Im stressed out more than any of the pain thankyou for this vidio. Im father of 5 and I was treated in ER they said I needed Surgery but I realy do not think its good for me. Im scared too. My stress level is crazy. I declined any pain meds. This situation has me upside down enough to put me on pills that is not the answer

@madridatletico4908 3 жыл бұрын

i am reading your message now 2021-06-29. how are you? i am in almost the same situation as you. feels like talking to a older self now. hope you well in the last three years. wish to hear from you, your experience. peace.

@just4fun-family145 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, was one of you give me some advice… Went to the doctors for a lump on my shoulder on the side of my deltoid… I’ve had no pain no issues but still the lawn for me so I got an x-ray… Found out that what I believe to be my collarbone is broken and has been for over a decade but I have no pain and no issues or mobility… Have any thoughts? The doctors were very curious as to how that was in there sending me to a specialist… It’s been fine until today when they did certain movements and put pressure on it… It’s in pain but not nearly what I’ve read it should be. Mobility still fine I would really like to hear your thoughts… I have the x-ray but don’t know how to post it.

@HOMELANDER12 Жыл бұрын

How are you now

@iamfreshphotos2159 Жыл бұрын

I broke my clavicle bone 🦴 two years ago nd it still stick out should I get surgery

@binabdullah3904 6 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome video thanks doctors .. i broke my collar bone 2 weeks ago an i was worried how its going to pop out at times ... i also thing i have an overlap i dont know how long it is ... can it hinder me from sports if it heals with an overlap??

@macsali7954 3 ай бұрын

I have a slight overlap too from break in Nov 23. I'm pretty sure I will not be able to play badminton at the same level or similar level 😢 but you will back to more or less normal apart from overhead sporting movements

@karenthornton7014 Жыл бұрын

What is your opinion on a non union after having it plated for 2 years, had to have plate removed last week as it broke, now waiting for 2 weeks to see consultant again as he thinks there was an infection which stopped the healing.. Is it possible I could live with a non union? really don't want another plate in. 46 year old female horse rider.🙄

@kellyrollinson4672 Жыл бұрын

Hello, My name is Kelly Rollinson. I hope all is great, I had an accident back in 2016 and had some x-rays turned out to have a broken collar bone, I hadn't done any surgeries due to personal issues but from 2020 till this stage 2022 at the age of 22years I have been experiencing much pain, numbness, pain at the back, there is no that I can do all I can do is to get used to the pain whenever I talk to my mom she's just giving me hope that everything will work out soon, I totally understand but I'm the one who is in pain. Kindly advise me if there is any prescription medication that I can take because whenever it's cold I'm completely numb I can't feel my hand, head, lips, and leg well to feel better I massage using my right hand. I hope there is any treatment to release the pain that I'm able to bare for it rest of my life

@nebojsa1976 4 жыл бұрын

What are the collar bone fracture symptoms? Is it maybe that you can't raise your arm or put it behind the back? Or when you try to move arm up, it looks like the shoulder is moving too much in up position while the good arm shoulder stays in place?

@williamhaney9712 5 жыл бұрын

I have bone spurs on right elbow right arm want straight n out, surgeries on right elbow 2 on right elbow 2 on right hand carparal tunnel surgery , ligament s of some sort on right elbow, along with problems of left arm

@williamhaney9712 5 жыл бұрын

Left arm shorter , i favored right arm I guess I wore it out, arthritis in both as well

@Camulus-zs7gy 7 жыл бұрын

I had surgery 10 days ago. I have good movement and I know my limits with it. I had a plate screwed in. My doctor said to stay at home for 4 weeks. But I feel I'm ready to get back to work after 2 weeks. I'm a teacher. Do you recommend this, or should I wait another 2 weeks?

@aeroraj 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I got left clavicle fracture 50 days ago, still not healed I did I need to go for surgery, how was ur experience on surgery do u any numbness, almost 2years now for u how do u feel now please reply

@thedistance1155 2 жыл бұрын

The glass doctor looks like from alien movie, chest burster xenomorph

@johnlouis1515 3 жыл бұрын

How can I fix my right collarbone

@Hamza-nj7iy 3 жыл бұрын

what about closed reduction

@redemhinoctan8544 2 жыл бұрын

Kamusta ser yung colarbone mo? D bayan na operahan noong bago pah yan nabali?

@Skynet_11 6 жыл бұрын

Dr. do i have to keep the arm still to the bone to heal? I broke my left clavicule 4 weeks ago and i've been using the figure of 8 since. Now i think the bones are on the right position and have no much pain but i still feel them moving. Do i have to really have to keep my arm immobile so the bones can fuse or they will fuse anyway? Thanks

@rektrainmeme5808 3 жыл бұрын

@J K youd be surprised m8 normally the bones just heal i got a sling so the bones have a chance to realign after a week or 5 it doesnt really matter anymore. Obviously dont go around playing football be carefull but generally you can move your arm

@Weaver2600 6 жыл бұрын

Really good and informative video that people will find when using the internet to research their broken clavicle. One question: you guys didn't mention the treatment approach for fractures of the lateral third of the clavicle? This is what I have and have ended up needing surgery. Please could you do a short clip on this?

@HowardLuksMD 6 жыл бұрын

lateral clavicle fractures are another breed. Many are treated non-operatively. Many of these fractures will not heal.., but will not hurt.

@williamhaney9712 5 жыл бұрын

I broke my collar bone left shoulder when I was around 11-13 yrs old maybe younger but I'm 42 now and my left arm is shorter now and the range of motion is limited , hurts when I sleep on left side and again certain movements has been this way for years I had a shot of cortisone I believe it was 4-5 years ago and still have trouble with it, been unemployed for sometime now with other issues, no insurance or anything, any suggestions on what I should do or could do,, thanks..

@aeroraj 4 жыл бұрын

@@williamhaney9712 have u went for surgery?

@nellytrellesnt 5 жыл бұрын

@buckshotfishing1356 3 жыл бұрын

I suppose you would be the people to ask my son age of 4 just broke his yesterday can I ask for some advice he fell down 5 steps on to his shoulder it looks like a bent finger

@buckshotfishing1356 3 жыл бұрын

It's in just a sling at the moment assuming that would be the best possible option

@chrissymeri4957 2 жыл бұрын

I broke my collar bone after a car accident about 6 years ago. I never went back to the doctor after my initial hospital visit. I was given a sling and didn't use it as long as I was supposed to and continued to carry my daughter who was 9 months old at the time. I actually dropped her once because my arm gave out. Luckily I was putting her to bed and she fell into her crib.. However now, 6 years later, I continue to have pain in my left shoulder and my sciatica is REALLY bad now on the left side too. Is that related? (Sciatica and previous unhealed collar bone?) Makes me wonder. My pain is getting worse and worse with age. I can't even sleep on my left side because it's too painful in the mornings if I do. I wonder if I should go to a doctor to get it looked at. I'm scared of surgery. But this pain is even harder to deal with. I can't even work because it's too painful to stand for more that a couple hours at a time. I try excersizes and stretching which gives momentary relief. But it's always back within a couple hours or the next day.

@HowardLuksMD 2 жыл бұрын

you should have someone take a look at you to see if the fracture healed or not and determine what the cause of pain is.

@lllSTRIK3Rlll 2 жыл бұрын

May i ask you if you recovered from sciatica ? I had it too but i used a inverted table 10 min a day and healed in one month bsck to normal.

@bean9575 4 жыл бұрын

What about if there is tenting does that change things? Or will it eventually go down? (In a younger person)

@Back_Forty_Outdoors Жыл бұрын

I have this going on right now what was your result?

@bean9575 Жыл бұрын

@@Back_Forty_Outdoors depends on how bad it was for you, my tenting was fairly pronounced and the bone rounded off and isn’t so noticeable now. One suggestion I have though is if your doctor is saying surgery (putting a plate in) is an option do it because I waited until it was too late and likely would have been better off.

@Back_Forty_Outdoors Жыл бұрын

@@bean9575 ok

@a-ronvevo9377 6 жыл бұрын

Im 16 and recently fractured my clavicle 2cm over lapping its been four weeks and it's still in pain,what do I do? Everytime I go to a facility for my collar bone they just send me to another place and im an active kid who loves working out.How long till I can return back to my prime self without surgery?

@moushamrijal7686 6 жыл бұрын

can u please tell me what u did ???

@susannahorne1421 5 жыл бұрын

What surgery doesn't have risks?! NONE. They all come with risks. Give me a break. Or don't. Doctors are ridiculous.

@omonbabanov2304 3 жыл бұрын

What happened? I’m in the same position

@elgordodelasierra9588 3 жыл бұрын

@@omonbabanov2304 me too bro lmao

@itsatime-nx1fl Жыл бұрын

@@elgordodelasierra9588 how are u

@billcosby4697 6 жыл бұрын

My fracture is close to the end on the bone near the nerves and arteries does that mean I'm going to need surgery?

@RoaminRob 2 ай бұрын

How did U get on??

@angelinayong3496 7 ай бұрын

Can i send a picture of my daughter fractured clavicle? She needs to do surgery doctors said

@biointergalactic5336 2 ай бұрын

can i see

@mohammedimran3760 6 жыл бұрын

Hii I'm 21 yrs old I meet with an accident and have a fracture collar bone...doctors told me it ll heal it self but it's been a 2months still I can't lift my hand and my 2 fingers are numb...what should I do know pls reply back to me I'm worried thank you

@HydraCam 6 жыл бұрын

mohammed imran idk if it’s been 2 months but did u get it fixed

@aeroraj 4 жыл бұрын

Now it's been 2 year how r u? do u got fixed?

@Rahul-rn5lc 4 жыл бұрын

Hlo sir how you feel now

@lynzgng1503 3 жыл бұрын

Hello doc what is your email can i send my x-ray i do sling 2 weeks already. Can you check it if need for surgery. Surgery Very expensive here in my country. Tnx

@asuradeva9552 4 жыл бұрын

i just broke my leftside clavicle on a motorcycle 2 days ago and im in a lot of pain right now.. my doctor prescribed me w/ pain relievers and vitamins (calciumade) and he put armsling., he just said to return to him after two weeks.. im anxiously worried about it.. its fractured and it is swollen.. will i be alright? can i still function normal? i am 35 yrs old and i am from a poor family we cant afford surgery.. can you pls advise me on how to heal fast.. i very much thank you.. from philippines.

@phonggigamboa4 4 жыл бұрын

anong klaseng fractured nangyari sa bone mo?

@slapsoilclothing2459 3 жыл бұрын

Hi? How's ur fracture na po??

@antoniohenrique7966 3 жыл бұрын

Stay still with the sling , eat calcium high vegetables and leafs

@regionz1018 4 жыл бұрын

How do I know that my clavicle is healing.

@ulti8106 4 жыл бұрын

@Kool Cat how expensive are the x rays

@rektrainmeme5808 6 жыл бұрын

right so i broke my clavicle 2 weeks ago they overlap 1,8 cm and its 3 pieces ... should i be worried?

@lillymae28 5 жыл бұрын

Ummm....... YES

@yuriware 3 жыл бұрын

What ended up happening?

@rektrainmeme5808 3 жыл бұрын

@@yuriware doctor wouldnt recommend surgery because i wasnt a pro athlete so they just let it heal as it was pops every now and again reduced mobility in the shoulder all that good stuff. got a second opinion but that was a month and a half after the break he said surgery would carry the risk of the bones not healing at all. so yeah kinda screwed i guess.

@thedistance1155 2 жыл бұрын

@@rektrainmeme5808 so how is it now? Are you back doing normal things?

@rektrainmeme5808 2 жыл бұрын

@@thedistance1155 yea its functional like your normal shoulder would be just pops ocasionally, hurts when doing heavy benches or lifting random stuff. very worried i'll get osteoarthritis in it at some point but we'll see. surgery is an option but its not an emergency or damaging so insurance wont cover it. just got screwed by the doc.

@oussamaboudaa4480 7 жыл бұрын

Could you get a collarbone surgery years after ?

@HowardLuksMD 7 жыл бұрын

It's possible. It depends on the issue you're having.

@NationTheSadBoy 3 жыл бұрын

Broke my clavicle last week after flying off my motorcycle Today my birthday and still looking answers Thsnk you

@ktownvlogs7174 3 жыл бұрын

Have u done the surgery?

@NationTheSadBoy 3 жыл бұрын

@@ktownvlogs7174 thanks for reaching out. It'd been 4 months and no surgery. Did you have the same accident as well?

@ktownvlogs7174 3 жыл бұрын

Yes bro .. had met with one accident last week..dr said 2 options as the same mentioned in this video Either need to rest 4 weeks with sling bag or a surgery So I was still confused what I need to suggest..I don’t have That much pain

@ktownvlogs7174 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the valuable reply and tell me how it’s over come without any surgery? Any special take care required? Pls advise

@NationTheSadBoy 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bro try keeping your shoulder in place. Using a song bag for at least 3 more weeks. It's going to take forever but you will get great results. I didn't get surgery. I couldn't afford it. Just keep your shoulder in place. Ypit bone will heal. Try not to smoke or drink during the process. (it's not necissary for you to get surgery)

@dindory5616 6 жыл бұрын

I broke my collarbone 2 weeks ago and currently wear a sling (no operation). I was wondering if an 8 brace is better when it comes to healing compared to just a sling. There isn't really much literature out there. Some say a sling is better while others say an 8 brace is better. I would really appreciate your opinion.

@anish6049 6 жыл бұрын

Din Dory use both,

@captainamerica6521 2 жыл бұрын

I use both and ice

@zytheisuniverse1889 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a 51 year old man who broke 3/22/2020, my non dominant clavicle (left). I had surgery and everything is going well. Before the surgery I had a lot of pain. Now I'm in a sling all night and when I go out. Pain is minimal.

@cyrosubod2317 4 жыл бұрын

How are you ?

@zytheisuniverse1889 4 жыл бұрын

@@cyrosubod2317 I was able to do almost everything in a week in a halfway. Weight limit is only thing. Very little or no pain. Can't sleep on my left side is the only thing I can't do.

@cap2c484 5 жыл бұрын

I think the traditional 2 cm of overlap is way out of date. Mine is not overlapping but the ends are side by side with my shoulder lower. I was given a sling not surgery and at 5 weeks have daily shoulder pain. I am getting a second opinion this week and want surgery to get my shoulder back in the right position. Be aware even with less than 2 cm of shortening you are highly likely to have biomechanical problems with your shoulder.

@Romans8-9 4 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. I´m in a slightly different situation, in that I had surgery a week after the accident. I had 1.5cm of overlap, but I´m fairly certain without surgery I would have kept feeling that daily "burning" pain for a relatively long time afterwards, since the bone can take months and months to fully heal. I had conflicting advice and I had a much tougher decision since my own father who is a radiologist told me that I should go with the conservative approach and not have surgery. The orthopaedic surgeon told me I had something like a 30% chance of bone union without surgery so in the end I chose to have it, and I´m glad I did since i can´t imagine having that pain for potentially months afterwards. I´m now two months post-op and no longer have any pain, just numbness in the area and currently still doing physio.

@aeroraj 4 жыл бұрын

@@Romans8-9 I got left clavicle fracture 50days ago I m 30 yr I used sling and 8 but not yet healed and also no pain in my case should I go for surgery, any complications post surgery?

@Romans8-9 4 жыл бұрын

@@aeroraj No complications thus far. I am 3 months post surgery. I do experience random bouts of numbness and minor pain but very brief and not constant. I´m no Doctor but if you are not experiencing pain, its probably fine not to have surgery. That said, I would see a Doctor soon and maybe get an X-ray to see if the bone is healing. If you didn´t have any major displacement you will probably be fine. Good luck.

@sach_in Жыл бұрын

@@aeroraj how u cure it finally bro?

@lynneak2681 3 ай бұрын

Is a figure 8 brace and an arm sling suitable together for support and non surgical realignment?

@juneauxcarlson2950 4 жыл бұрын

Howard Luks? More like Howard looks, god damn

@lloydfries1278 3 жыл бұрын

My 16 year old dominant arm with a2 mm separation small bump on skin just wandering what you would recommend .We are talking to a sergun tomorrow morning

@lloydfries1278 3 жыл бұрын

2cm

@jeevanthapa1918 5 жыл бұрын

I Broke My Collarbone on same place i'm 20 how can i solve it

@Rahul-rn5lc 4 жыл бұрын

How you feel now any problem in your actual hand movement

@josianfrancis8792 5 жыл бұрын

Two weeks ago I had a motorcycle accident my left clavicle is broken... I am in deep pain .. I don't know if it is me but I wear a sling n still feels a lump on my shoulder

@ryansaxby355 5 жыл бұрын

Josian Francis same

@mohdshamsher9966 4 жыл бұрын

I also got this injury I can not think about

@mohdshamsher9966 4 жыл бұрын

Surgery

@beboygirlplayvlog8023 4 жыл бұрын

Me my bike is hits dog so that my right clavicle is broke.. So i do an x ray. Doctor issue is only arm sling. Its means the clavicle is heal without surgery..two weeks ago im not going satisfied my situation.

@aeroraj 4 жыл бұрын

Have u got healed my case also same as u not heal after 50 days, have u went for surgery

@beboygirlplayvlog8023 4 жыл бұрын

@@aeroraj finally almost 3 mos my clavicle is healed without surgery so now i can lift a heavy things.

@Rahul-rn5lc 4 жыл бұрын

@@beboygirlplayvlog8023 are you completely ok now

@beboygirlplayvlog8023 4 жыл бұрын

Yes,already completely this is almost 1 year

@francisjunio400 3 жыл бұрын

Same i feel okay now after 9 months

@jburgmedia 9 ай бұрын

Howard looks like Pete Davidson's dad ...

@joannaferguson 2 жыл бұрын

Are you really Jeff Goldblum?

@The3dperez 3 жыл бұрын

These doctors I swear... I had my left side collar bone fixed with A plate and 6 screws 7 months ago and it healed perfect and was great. I now broke the right side and I have doctors like you telling me what your gonna fix and what you aren’t... you aren’t the one who will be in pin or risk of improper healing. Both are overlapped now I’m arguing with this doctor as my skin has a bone popping up into the skin, and is pinching the nerve and or muscle when I take a big bite. Why don’t you do what patients ask instead of your high and mighty opinion. Y’all play god to often I get your experts but y’all sound scared to operate or fix people.

@The3dperez 3 жыл бұрын

I’m also a thin guy and my skin healed perfectly within 2 weeks. Don’t let these doctors bullcrap you. Go see someone else if they try to push you off if your collar bone is in pieces and or over lapped.

@lr1732 Жыл бұрын

This type of surgery is very risky. There are so many nerves and blood vessels and major stuff so close to the clavicle that the risks of clavicle surgery are much greater than others so many like a more conservative approach. My gf is a surgical tech and works at a level one trauma hospital and they have some excellent surgeons. She said they rarely do a clavicle surgery since it is that risky. The need has to be very great for them to even consider it. The risks are more serious than other surgeries.