The Broken Collarbone Conundrum (ST Mind Your Body)
November 20, 2014
Do You Operate On A Broken Collarbone?
Dr Tan‘s answer is: “Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t.” The decision to operate depends on a few factors, such as the type of fracure and its potential (or lack of) benefits. Some clavicle or collarbone fractures can be treated without surgery whilst some are essential to operate on for proper recovery.
Clavicle or collarbone fracture is one of the most common injuries in cycling accidents. The decision whether to operate on a broken collarbone or not is something that is hotly debated by doctors.
About the author
Dr Tan Chyn Hong
Orthopaedic
Doctor’s posts
Body SOS Health Carnival 2017 11 May 2017
Don’t Ignore A Painful Shoulder 20 December 2016
Saving Your Knees (The Straits Times) 12 November 2015
Suggested posts
Continuing To Serve 25 January 2020
Passing On Knowledge 7 January 2020
