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Clavicle fracture at distal end

2017-11-08 13:26:58
Recently i broke mine clavicle at distal end without much displacement . it is been almost 3 weeks now . my first doctor at my hometown told me that it will heal on itself . i showed to a doctor after 12 days in noida , he suggested me surgery would have been better option and he was giving more support to it. what should i do ?
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If it is not displaced then protect it in arm pouch Check it regularly with Xray if it shows signs of displacement choice will be surgery

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