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How much does a collarbone re alignment surgery, with inserting a metal plate hurt?
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Expect pain x2 wks: Assuming it is being done for a nonunion or malunion of a clavicular fracture, the severe pain lasts for 3-10 days and is usually controllled with pain pills . It is done as an outpatient
Answered 2/2/2014
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