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Clavicle fracture_Need your opinion.
After accident,i was informed by doctor that there's is Clavicle fracture which requires 6 weeks to recover without any surgery. After two days, I had gone to one of the known hospital in our area. There ,i was told it can not be recovered without surgery. I need second opinion on this.
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Dr. Ashish Guatam (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Hi there
If the broken end of the bones have significantly shifted out of place, surgery is needed. Otherwise it will take 6-8 weeks to heal.
Next Steps
consult other orthopedic doctor
Health Tips
take rest and have high calcium diet
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