Many small breaks around the shoulder can be treated without an operation but if some of the important tendons are involved or the fracture is displaced, these can be fixed with specialised screws and plates.
FRCSI FRCSEd (Tr & Orth) FEBHS FFSEM
Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon
European Board Certified Hand Surgeon
Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer RCSI
Phone: 01 969 6543
Fax: 01 969 5578
Email: mrphilipgrieve@privateclinic.ie
Many small breaks around the shoulder can be treated without an operation but if some of the important tendons are involved or the fracture is displaced, these can be fixed with specialised screws and plates.