Broken clavicle

I have broken my clavicle bone not far from the end by the shoulder and am seeking some imformation befor I have surgery.
The bone has broken approx 25mm from the end
The surgen is wanting to remove the broken portion of the bone completly and tye thing together with tendons.
I do some quite heavy lifting and climbing at work and I'm not sure if this type of surgery would handle it.
I feel that a plate over the break would be a much better outcome.
I look forward to any imformation you could give me on this matter.
Rob Murphy.
New Zealand.

Posted By Rob Murphy on January 18, 2005 at 07:28:29:

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