Key points Test your knowledge about clavicle fractures: Do fractures of the clavicle always need surgery to heal? Yes The fracture can heal without surgery, but there is a smaller chance that the bone will heal. Even if the bone does not heal, you are able to move and use your arm quite well. No Correct. The fracture can heal without surgery, but there is a smaller chance that the bone will heal. Even if the bone does not heal, you are able to move and use your arm quite well. Which treatment has the biggest chance that the bone will heal? A sling In 67 out of 100 people the bone heals without surgery. After surgery the bone heals in 98 out of 100 people. Surgery Correct. In 67 out of 100 people the bone heals without surgery. After surgery the bone heals in 98 out of 100 people. Can surgery cause problems? Yes Correct. After surgery, 22 out of 100 people have problems like loosening of a plate or screw, a wound infection, or tenderness of the scar. No After surgery, 22 out of 100 people have problems like loosening of a plate or screw, a wound infection, or tenderness of the scar. Questions? × Help Heeft u hulp nodig bij het invullen van de keuzehulp? Of heeft u vragen over de keuzehulp? Bekijk hier het overzicht van veel gestelde vragen of neem contact op met het CZ Zorgteam: 013 594 9110. Notes × Notes Previous Next