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Leland,
I broke my left collar bone into three pieces flying over the handlebars on my mountainbike about 4 years ago. I was 27 years old at the time.
My x-rays looked similar to yours, but the middle piece was a bit shorter. My doctor recommended surgery and I took it. I now have a metal plate and a nice scar.
I didn't have any complications, but I remember my doctor saying that low blood-flow at the end of the clavicle can be a problem sometimes. Don't keep still for too long, or you'll develop "frozen shoulder".
I supposedly tore a bunch of ligaments too (2nd degree AC separation?), but I haven't missed them.
It's a journey, but you'll get through it. My left shoulder was a bit weaker and more sensitive until I started taking boxing classes. Now it doesn't bother me anymore, except for when I forget to put sun tan lotion on the scar.
Hang in there,
Johan
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'86 coupe
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