Can a clavicle fracture heal without surgery?
Disease description:
Last night, I was playing basketball with friends when I suddenly felt pain in my clavicle. After visiting the hospital for evaluation, the doctor diagnosed me with a clavicle fracture. Can a clavicle fracture heal without surgery?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Surgical treatment is generally required. Once significant displacement occurs, the fractured bone ends may pierce the skin immediately, potentially damaging nerves and blood vessels. The surgery is relatively straightforward, and postoperative recovery is typically favorable. Patients with clavicle fractures should perform shoulder functional exercises regularly and avoid letting the upper arm and forearm hang down, to prevent fracture displacement or plate failure. Patients are advised to rest adequately.
