I fell off my bike and fractured my left collarbone just got the X-ray report. Could you help me understand what treatment options I have? Is surgery necessary, or can it heal without it? Also, how long does recovery usually take for this kind of injury?

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Clavicle fracture can heal non-surgically with a brace if not displaced; surgery is needed for severe displacement‚Äîrecovery takes 6‚Äì12 weeks depending on method.

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