my 14 year old daughter has a clavicle fracture - is the sling and brace from the doctor enough or will she need surgery for proper healing

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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For most clavicle fractures in kids, a sling is sufficient; surgery is rare unless displaced or overlapping significantly.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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