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Most clavicular fractures are treated nonoperatively. Most heal by themselves. Occasionally they don't (non-union), which may be a problem.
There are studies that compare use of the figure-8 brace versus using a sling. The sling may be more comfortable. While there may be some shortening of the bone when it heals, supposedly there are no real functional differences in outcome in using the figure-8 vs a sling. So if you find the figure-8 intolerable, ask your orthopedist if it's OK to substitute with a sling. But what you don't want is a non-union.
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1987 Venetian Blue (looks like grey) 930 Coupe
1990 Black 964 C2 Targa
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