Displaced clavicle fracture, surgery or no surgery?
Three days ago I (24 F) high sided my motorbike during a track day because of oil on the road surface, and suffered a high displacement clavicle fracture. I’ve just been seen by a doctor after a few x rays, and have been told I could have surgery, or not.
I’ve been put on the waiting list for surgery while I decide which route I want to go.
I’ve seen a lot of mixed messages out there about correction from surgery, and healing naturally. But I’m just looking to see what might be best for my specific case.
I was quite active before and do a lot of yoga, ice skating, walking, obviously I can’t do much now. I’m concerned that the displacement of the fracture may make the callus more prominent if I allow the fracture to heal naturally. I’m keen on not intervening surgically if it’s not required, but I’m also thinking about the reality of how bad the break is.
Any thoughts?