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by ehnto 1971 days ago
Same with clavicle fractures, I shattered mine and they used to immediately plate and pin it back in place, but I was given a sling and 7 weeks latter it had pulled it's myriad pieces back together without surgery .

The doctor said had he got that result from an operation operation he would have been thrilled.

Worth noting my hospital is a learning hospital, so it was a hot debate topic amongst the doctors and most of them were surprised they hadn't operated.