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Displaced collarbone with a butterfly fracture wedged between, 12 mm overlap, 6 weeks later bone cutting the skin, best option, bone removal or plate?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Clavicle fracture: If fracture with good bridging callus, then excise spur, if you definitely need surgery. If bone still not with adequate healing, consider plate, screws, & bone graft if it is painful.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 12/16/2014

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