DR Mark, another broken collarbone question for you...

My 17 year old son broke his collarbone racing last thursday, the urgent care gave him a figure 8 brace and told me to follow up with his regular doctor after a week or so.

I can feel a little bump where the break occured, and he is still pretty sore. After reading some of the information on this forum about these breaks, I am wondering if I should be looking into surgery for him? or do you think this will heal ok by itself..

I have provided a picture of his xray and a link to another shot.

thanks for your help!


http://i189.photobuc...60/PICT0036.jpg

Is there an optimum time period in which to have this done? is this something I could find a good Dr. here in Portland Or. (or close) to do? if not, recommendations? what are the chances of him having problems if surgery isn't performed?

thanks for your time and expertise!

thanks for the information, I'll have to discuss this with the family. getting a last minute plane ticket(s) and insurance figured out might be a little problematic also...

thanks for the help..

Hi,Good day to you all! kinda new here. Well, I'm just wondering? I broke my clavicle last January 10, and let them put a plate and screw on my fractured clavicle last january 18 it was successful so I think. How many years would it take to completely heal? And I'm kinda doing workout from now and then don't know if I can get back or will I ever be doing bench press etc..once it's completely healed? Need advice doc? Thanks!