Key points Test your knowledge about clavicle fractures: Most clavicle fractures heal with good shoulder function without surgery. True As a rule shoulder function is good with nonoperative treatment. False As a rule shoulder function is good with nonoperative treatment. An unhealed clavicle fracture does not put you at any risk. True There is no risk of an unhealed clavicle fracture. If it bothers you, surgery can be done later to get the bone heal. False There is no risk of an unhealed clavicle fracture. If it bothers you, surgery can be done later to get the bone heal. Most clavicle fractures need surgery. True Most clavicle fractures can be managed without surgery. If the fracture is out of place by more than the width of the bone, operative treatment might be offered to reduce the risk that the bone won't heal. False Most clavicle fractures can be managed without surgery. If the fracture is out of place by more than the width of the bone, operative treatment might be offered to reduce the risk that the bone won't heal. Fractures that don’t heal or heal with deformity and are bothersome can have surgery later. True Deformities or unhealed fractures that are bothersome can be treated with surgery later. False Deformities or unhealed fractures that are bothersome can be treated with surgery later. The alignment of the shoulder might be better after surgery. True The alignment of the broken bone can be better restored with surgery. False The alignment of the broken bone can be better restored with surgery. 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
