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Is clavicle fracture create new bone

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Yes, clavicle fractures usually heal with a lot of new bone causing a "lump" in the area that will usually then go on to remodel.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/19/2016

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