[GCW]

The bone is broken in the centre and the two ends have caught on each other during the break so they are still touching. 

Most middle 1/3 fractures heel very well, and functional outcome is the same.

Good luck.

[fatdoc]

You need to be very selective which ones you fix, for most the functional outcome is the same so it isn't worth the operative risk.
Ones that are very displaced, or of the lateral 1/3 are more likely to be operated upon.

It's certainly not a benign operation and I personally wouldn't rush into it just for the sake of it.

shoulder anaesthesia is one of my duties... I work with a very respected and able surgeon.. as above - it's not done without some real risk..

[bigphil]

After what seemed like the start of a good recovery I had a very painful night and it feels like the bones have moved. I'm no longer certain that they are touching end to end and they might now be overlapping slightly. Does anyone know if that is a serious issue in terms of long term recovery? 

[GCW]

Nah, they will shift about initially and it'll hurt but it should be OK long term.  They'll check it in clinic anyway, but I wouldn't worry.

[bigphil]

Thats just what i wanted to read GCW.  Ta

[SA Chris]

The weather was awful and my mates who did the passportes sad it was crap and they hated every minute.

(some of the above facts are untrue, but I am trying to ease the pain)

What's the diagnosis?