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What is the recommended treatment for a broken clavicle?
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It depends: Most clavicle fractures are treated without surgery. When they are severely displaced or shortened surgery is indicated.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Clavicle: If non-displaced and in the middle 1/3, non-surgical treatment includes rest in a sling. If displaced or broken in the distal 1/3, then surgical stabilization with plates, screws, pins, wires, etc. Is indicated.
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