before the operation. Just wondering if once the break is realigned do they create a new bleed so the bones will want to heal together? Seems like the ends might have already attempted to re-unionize and not want to bond as well as a fresh break? Thanks for any explanation.
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5 Jun 2016
Hi Clavicle, although two weeks seems like a very long time, new bone growth normally doesn't happen for about six weeks. Do you know if they are putting a plate and screws in or a mini-rod? If plate and screws, the doc will clean up the fracture site, removing any blood clots and bone chips, then realign and put plate on. If it is a rod, doc will run a small guide rod down the clavicle and by manipulation, align the second part of fracture and continue with the guide rod, until both pieces are aligned. Once that is complete, he will run the permanent rod, over guide rod until in place. Now the guide rod is removed, and viola!! you are on your way to good healing. Probably put you in a shoulder immobilizer or an arm sling. Ask more if you need to. Good luck!!! L
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Thank you for the quick response. A little reassurance is nice. I believe a plate is going in? I only met with Ortho's PA shortly and they looked at X-ray then scheduled surgery. A 16 day wait after accident is a bit frustrating. I would rather spend that time healing. As long as there isn't anything detrimental about waiting that long for surgery then I thank you again for the peace of mind.
You are very welcome. It's too bad these docs are so busy, put you on the surgical schedule, and don't have time to explain. I hope you have a prop visit with his highness himself, so you can at least meet him and get your questions answered. Sorry for the sarcasm, but seen it too often. Pts come to the OR and don't know who thier surgeon is, or what procedure is being performed. They are competent docs, but need work on thier bedside manner. Talk if you want to. Help get your mind off things during the long wait!! L
Hey elmo55, are you an Orthopedist? If so, I'm curious about what deciphers if a rod or a plate is used for reinforcement? Is it the type and location of break? I won't be doing double jumps on my electric beach cruiser anymore as I'm almost 50 yrs old. I'm hoping just enough metal to hold in place is used. Do you prefer rod over plate? Would be nice to not be able to palpate the presence of a plate. Thanks again for any input.
Hi, no I am not a doc or orthopedist. I worked in the OR for many years, specializing in orthopedic surgery. Your surgeon decides on the approach mainly because of severity of break and some is doctor preference. Since you said it is displaced, he needs to do an "ORIF", open reduction internal fixation. He needs to manually get the fracture in place and the plate and screws would be a better hold. If it were a simple break, then a rod could be used. Once the fracture is completely healed, and if the screws start to bother you, they can be removed at a later date. L
Thanks again. I'm hoping I wont need to remove in future. Just have to see how body handles it??
Yes, and don't do any more double jumps!! LOL!! L