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Collar bone fracture
Can this fracture be treated without surgery ? The x ray is attached . Please suggest all other alternatives..I can freely do all things except for a slight niggle during sleep ..
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Can be managed conservatively, but the pros and cons of surgery must be known.
Without surgery there will be little bump over the colllar bone but it will unite without surgery also
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Figure of 8 bandage must be used
Do not sleep on sides over the affected shoulder
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It should be treated without surgery .
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Understood pros and cons of both conservative and surgical management by treating doctor then decide
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Use antiedema measures , use the figure of8 braces , and arm pouch ,
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avoid abduction ,
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Dr. Nanda Kumar Bhairi
Orthopedist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
How many days old is it a present X-ray
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Consult or else follow treating doctor
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Dr. Karri Venkatesh
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Yes, but u should apply the clavicular brace all time.and arm sling pouch for extra support
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follow advice given by ur treating doctor
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes, can be treated without surgery
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Clavicle fracture
Can be treated with brace / plating
Let the hematoma resolve
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