Broken Clavicle Help

[physio.smith]

I agree if it was mine I would get it surgically fixed.

Was sitting on the fence a little on that point as from the xray thought you looked quite young.

How old are you (if you don't mind me asking)?

[darkest9999]

Hi,
Thanks for all you replys. You were correct with your assumptiom, im only 16. What are the benefits to having it surgically fixed to leaving it to heal on its own. I worry the NHS will favour to leaving it to heal on its own rather then paying out for an operation.

Thanks for your help
Brad

[physio.smith]

How are you doing?

I think your best bet is to speak to your parents / guardians and surgeons / orthopaedics in fracture clinic. Tell them your thoughts, concerns etc, ask your questions and make an informed decision with them.

Good luck

[darkest9999]

Hi All,
I went to the fraction clinic today. There was a catalogue of errors including a 2 hour delay. The docter said there was no images on the x-ray cd that I had given him so then I had to physically get on his computer and managed to find it straight away for him. He then said since I am young there is a 90% chance of it healing correctly without operation but if I had been older they would of operated within the week.

He mentioned that because the break is near the end of the joint then this is more painful then further away. Guess Ive just got to hope for the best that it heals on its own correctly.

[darkest9999]

Hi,
Just a little update about my shoulder. After 11 weeks since the injury and many visits to the hospital they have told me that my shoulder has not healed correctly. They mentioned there is "stepping" when I move my arm around (it feels like the bone is grinding inside) and that there is a 2.5cm gap at the joint. They have booked me in for physiotherapy but im just doubtful this will fix the problem. Does anyone know more information on this problem and what treatments are normally perscribed?
Thanks

[jjose_01]

Hi, as what I know of this fracture with my orthos is that, they just keep it in place till it heals. we don't usually treat fractured clavicle as they just immobilise it with an elbow splint for 4 weeks.

since it is 3 months when you first posted here, please let me know what happened with your clavicle.