Hi doctor, I fell from a bike and suffered a right collarbone fracture. It has been three weeks and bone still seems to be moving. My hand is in a sling and I am also wearing the brace. 2 to 3 days back started noticing bone tenting towards the skin. Will the fracture heal by itself or will I need surgery?
Hello. Treatment for clavicle fracture depends on the fracture configuration and displacements. If it is tenting the skin over it or shortening of more than 2 cm, it is an indication for surgical treatment. Surgery means we open the fracture site and reduce the fragments and fix it with plate and screws. Please send X-ray picture and the clinical photo of your collar region.