I might be stating the obvious, given the photos on this page, but it is probably worth pointing out that if you go down the surgical route you are basically signing up to two operations - the majority of people (two thirds of my surgeon's patients) who have surgical fixation have the plate and screws removed 9-12 months after the original op, mainly because there is so little meat between your clavicle and the outside world that the plate itself can cause irritation to the skin, particularly when wearing rucksacks/shoulder bags etc.
dublinkevin - good luck with the op on Monday. was it your decision to have your metalwork taken out first time round?
I might be stating the obvious, given the photos on this page, but it is probably worth pointing out that if you go down the surgical route you are basically signing up to two operations - the majority of people (two thirds of my surgeon's patients) who have surgical fixation have the plate and screws removed 9-12 months after the original op, mainly because there is so little meat between your clavicle and the outside world that the plate itself can cause irritation to the skin, particularly when wearing rucksacks/shoulder bags etc.
dublinkevin - good luck with the op on Monday. was it your decision to have your metalwork taken out first time round?