When should you have clavicle surgery?

Specifically, surgery should be strongly considered if the fracture is shortened by 2 centimeters or more, displaced more than 100% (the fractured ends aren’t touching at all), when there are specific fracture patterns (such as Z-type fractures), or when the fractures are highly comminuted (shattered).

Is surgery required for collarbone fracture?

Most clavicle fractures don’t need surgery. If the broken parts of the bone are in a good position to heal, healthcare providers may recommend: Arm support: A sling can help you feel more comfortable as you heal. It can also prevent broken parts of bone from moving around.

How long can you wait for clavicle surgery?

Most displaced middle clavicle fractures treated without surgery will heal. But up to 15% won’t. It is usually only possible to find out if the fracture will heal or not by waiting for six to twelve weeks to see if it does so. If the clavicle doesn’t heal after this time, it will most likely need surgery.

What do you need to know about clavicle surgery?

Clavicle surgery can be performed to either shorten or lengthen the bone. Often, patients going through gender confirmation surgery or looking for a more masculine appearance will have their collarbone lengthened, while those seeking a more feminine appearance will have the bone shortened to improve the shoulder-to-waist balance.

What kind of instruments are used in microlaryngeal surgery?

There are several types of instruments that are extremely important for microlaryngeal surgery. First, an instrument called a laryngoscope is used to bring the vocal folds into view. The patient undergoing surgery will be, in almost all cases, totally asleep and lying on one’s back.

How big is the incision for clavicle shortening?

As Dr. Rogers explains, shortening of the collarbone is performed by creating a 1.5-inch incision in the skin above the clavicle on each side. A portion of bone is removed measuring up to two centimeters (or about 10 percent of the total length of the collarbone).

What are the different types of MRI clavicle?

Indications for MRI Clavicle. > Infections of the bone, joint or soft tissue e.g. osteomyelitis, osteochondritis, myositis. > Intra-articular fractures or stress fractures involving the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. > Tumours and tumorous lesions of the clavicle.