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Do collar bone fractures heal with figure of 8 brace and how long.. any possible side effects..?
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See below: There are several different types of clavicle fractures and so there treatment varies. The most common type is located in the middle one third and usually heals well by 8-12 weeks, during which a figure of eight harness or a sling can be used.
Answered 8/31/2016
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