Clavicle Fracture Treatment in India
About Clavicle Fracture
Key Highlights
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Restores proper alignment and stability of the collarbone for optimal healing.Significantly reduces pain and allows for earlier, more comfortable movement of the shoulder and arm.Minimizes the risk of long-term complications like malunion (improper healing) or nonunion (failure to heal).Helps prevent shoulder deformity and ensures better cosmetic appearance of the collarbone area.Facilitates a faster and more predictable return to daily activities, work, and sports.Modern surgical techniques often involve smaller incisions and specialized low-profile implants./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Significantly displaced fracture where bone fragments are not aligned.
- Open fracture (bone breaks through the skin), which carries a high risk of infection.
- Fracture with multiple fragments (comminuted fracture).
- Fracture causing injury or compression of nearby nerves or blood vessels.
- Fracture that fails to heal with non-surgical treatment (nonunion).
- Fracture that is healing in a poor position (malunion), affecting function or appearance.
- Fracture in an active individual or athlete requiring a quicker, more reliable return to function.
How to prepare
- Complete medical history review and physical examination by the orthopedic surgeon.
- Diagnostic imaging, typically X-rays, and sometimes a CT scan, to assess fracture pattern and displacement.
- Pre-operative blood tests and possibly an ECG to ensure fitness for anesthesia.
- Discussion of anesthesia options (general or regional nerve block) with the anesthesiologist.
- Informing the surgeon about all medications, supplements, and allergies; may need to stop certain blood thinners.
- Fasting (no food or drink) for 6-8 hours before the scheduled surgery time.
- Arranging for assistance at home and transportation after discharge from the hospital.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or in the bone (osteomyelitis).
- Bleeding, bruising, or hematoma formation.
- Adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Injury to surrounding nerves or blood vessels, potentially causing numbness or weakness.
- Hardware irritation, where plates or screws can be felt under the skin or cause discomfort.
- Stiffness or reduced range of motion in the shoulder.
- Failure of the bone to heal (nonunion) or healing in a poor position (malunion).
- Need for future surgery to remove hardware if it becomes bothersome.
- Rare risks include blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) or lung complications.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate post-op: Arm placed in a sling for comfort and support; pain managed with medication.
- Wound care: Keep incision clean and dry; follow instructions for dressing changes and showering.
- Early mobilization: Begin gentle finger, wrist, and elbow movements immediately; shoulder pendulum exercises as advised.
- Physical therapy: Crucial for recovery; typically starts within 1-2 weeks to restore shoulder range of motion and strength.
- Activity restrictions: Avoid lifting heavy objects, pushing, pulling, or supporting body weight with the affected arm for 6-8 weeks.
- Follow-up: Regular appointments for X-rays to monitor bone healing progress.
- Gradual return: Most daily activities resume by 6-8 weeks; full return to sports or heavy labor may take 3-6 months.
- Hardware removal: Not routinely required; considered only if plates/screws cause persistent discomfort.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-8 weeks for basic healing; 3-6 months for full functional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering clavicle fracture in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for clavicle fracture in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Nanavati Max Hospital, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform clavicle fracture. MediFyr helps you compare orthopedists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for clavicle fracture compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | USD 870 – USD 2,719 | 1-2 days | ~ 6-8 weeks for basic healing; 3-6 months for full functional recovery | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 6,442 – USD 20,131 | 1-2 days | ~ 6-8 weeks for basic healing; 3-6 months for full functional recovery | Know More |
Top hospitals for Clavicle Fracture in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing clavicle fracture.
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