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NYSnow · 12-22-2009, 11:31 AM

If that was my clavicle fracture I would have it plated, especially if there is any tenting of the skin. That may not heal as it is completely displaced and even if it does heal it will be a malunion. In any event I would go see an orthopedic trauma surgeon in your area for a second opinion.

earl_je · 12-22-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NYSnow

If that was my clavicle fracture I would have it plated, especially if there is any tenting of the skin. That may not heal as it is completely displaced and even if it does heal it will be a malunion. In any event I would go see an orthopedic trauma surgeon in your area for a second opinion.

I agree. If it were mine as well, I'd have it pinned/plated. Just because of how active I am and how active I want to be, I don't want the pain to keep me from doing stuff later down the road. No guarantees the pain will be completely gone even after pinning, but at least the chance of your shoulder getting so much better functionwise will be significantly higher than leaving it be.

NYSnow · 12-22-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by earl_je

I agree. If it were mine as well, I'd have it pinned/plated. Just because of how active I am and how active I want to be, I don't want the pain to keep me from doing stuff later down the road. No guarantees the pain will be completely gone even after pinning, but at least the chance of your shoulder getting so much better functionwise will be significantly higher than leaving it be.

I agree completely and operative fixation would allow some early motion. Either way I hope you have a great result. Good luck.

Jeffksf · 12-22-2009, 05:18 PM

Since I have 2 kids at home that I take care of part time and have heard from many others that have broken theirs very similarly and have just let them healed as is I will be letting it heal as is.

tschamp20 · 12-22-2009, 08:40 PM

broke mine in tenth grade,nearly compound fracture. worst pain i have ever felt.

PaulyMolitor · 12-22-2009, 11:28 PM

I Broke mine about 10 days ago. I don't have insurance and am letting it heal on it's own. Wish me luck!

twin89 · 12-23-2009, 12:16 AM

fractured mine when i was 6, but nothing like this, looking at this makes me cringe, especially early in season...

i wish you a speedy recovery

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twin89 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 841	fractured mine when i was 6, but nothing like this, looking at this makes me cringe, especially early in season... i wish you a speedy recovery __________________ Too Fast!

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12-22-2009, 11:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
NYSnow Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 121	If that was my clavicle fracture I would have it plated, especially if there is any tenting of the skin. That may not heal as it is completely displaced and even if it does heal it will be a malunion. In any event I would go see an orthopedic trauma surgeon in your area for a second opinion.

12-22-2009, 05:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jeffksf Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: OHIO Posts: 102	Since I have 2 kids at home that I take care of part time and have heard from many others that have broken theirs very similarly and have just let them healed as is I will be letting it heal as is.

12-22-2009, 08:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
tschamp20 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: S.E. VA. Posts: 134	broke mine in tenth grade,nearly compound fracture. worst pain i have ever felt.

12-22-2009, 11:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
PaulyMolitor Power Bottom Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: out of bounds in the trees Posts: 455	I Broke mine about 10 days ago. I don't have insurance and am letting it heal on it's own. Wish me luck!