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I broke my collar bone clavicle in an accident 1 week ago my doctor advised me to wear a brace figure of 8 and suggested me 6 weeks of recovery time..

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

That is the standard: The 6 wks is the time for children when these fractures most commonly occur. At 33 years it may well take you much longer to fully heal. Sorry about that. Your body will tell you when it is all better.

Answered 3/8/2019

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