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What is the most common treatment for a clavicle fractures?

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Depends: Depends on the location of the fracture, displacement, shortening, etc. However the most common treatment remains, non operative treatment in a sling for a short period and watchful waiting.

Answered 8/7/2013

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Sling: Non-displaced clavicle fractures have a high rate of union, and are usually managed with sling for 6 weeks. Displaced fractures have a reasonable healing rate without surgery, but patients who have the fracture surgically stabilized feel better quicker, and have a quicker return to function. Surgery removes the possibility of healing with deformity, which may affect function.

Answered 8/18/2012

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