Aloha Dr. Mark,

   This injury happened three and a half weeks ago.  I have been told surgery is needed, but opted for letting it heal on it's own, as the ortho seemed like he was selling me a used car, and only spoke of cosmetic issues. I am starting to feel stronger, and have minimal to no pain. I still feel the bone move, granted not nearly a much or unstable as before, but want to get out of the sling asap. I wanted your opinion on when I should ditch it, as the feeling of the bones clicking is a bit unerving, but not painful, and I don't want to delay further healing. Thanks for your time, and valuable opinion.

Edited by d_ap, 26 July 2012 - 02:09 PM.

while the bones are stll clicking, removal of the sling is not advisable.

Thanks, again Dr. Mark.  Had another visit, posted a new xray.  Almost 6 weeks in, still small clicking, no bone movement, as the doc pressed quite hard on it.  What do you think? Doc said healed, and take the sling off.? I a

That isn't healed.  Period.

Ok, what do you suppose I do, I never did take the sling off, and am just waiting for the clicking sound to stop before I take it off.  Any other info?  Thanks, again.

Get it fixed by a pro.

If surgery is not possible?

Better as it is, then a botched job.

Thanks again, just one more question.  What type of exercise can I do, walking distances with the sling, what the highest level of exercise would you recommend without jeopardizing healing?  I have no access to stationary bikes, or treadmills, btw.

Hey DR Mark can you answer a question for me i love working out lifting weight and was just wondering if you know if il ever be able to lift heavy weights again with this plate i have in iam from canada  i broke my clavicle april 29  this year playng football doctors said it would heal on its own it didnt had surgery july 26 this year just wondering what your time frame would be to be back lifting weights if ever thanks a lot

No one can predict the future, but this one looks like it will heal quickly.  Two to three months, but that is just my guess.

DrMark, on 16 August 2012 - 04:16 AM, said:

Yes your right i should of stated my question differently i ment with all the clavicle surgerys you do do you find that most people can go back to lifting weights with the plate in there. the reason i ask you is cause you have done so many that you have seen more people and would know if they were able to get back to lifting my doctor here in cnada has not done anywhere near the amont you have so he doesnt have the knowledge you have thank

most people can go back to everything.

Dr. Mark put a plate in my right clavicle back in 2010. I have since completely healed up and returned to MX. I also lift alot of weights. It has not slowed me down at at. I mainly train with heavy dumbbells (115 pounders) on chrst days with no problems. I do make sure I stretch and warm up before going heavy.
Good Luck

Fulltime, on 28 August 2012 - 05:21 AM, said:

thats awesome and good to hear i hope to be able to do even close to that i got up to doing the 95s before getting injured it would be awesome to get that back again