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Broke my distal clavicle, it is a nonunion.i have calcification in the conoid and trapezoid ligaments. plus there is some heterotopic ossification present undersurface near ac joint. surgery help this?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Treatment: I do not how long out you are from your injury, but typically these are managed conservatively. However, if you persist to have a nonunion with your fracture your surgeon can repair this.

Answered 9/4/2019

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A member asked:

Broke my distal clavicle, it is a nonunion.i have calcification in the conoid and trapezoid ligaments. plus there is some heterotopic ossification present undersurface near ac joint. surgery help this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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