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Is A Small Scratch In The Collar Bone Due To Bike Accident Dangerous And What Should Be The Treatment?

Hello doc,
My friend had recently met with an accident, his bike skid and he fell down with a force, he was wearing a helmet and due to the force with which he had fallen he had a small scratch in his collar bone(shown to us in his X-ray). I dont have the soft copy of the x-ray to send you..Is this condition dangerous?? In what way should he be treated? i sit dangerous for his future?? Awaiting a soon reply.

Thank you
Supriya.
Fri, 7 Mar 2014
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Hi and thanks for the query,
The treatment shall depend on the intensity and results of the X rays. It could range from simple measures of antiseptics, antibiotics or others depending on the case. The opinion of your doctor could be most useful in this case. Kind regards
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Is A Small Scratch In The Collar Bone Due To Bike Accident Dangerous And What Should Be The Treatment?

Hi and thanks for the query, The treatment shall depend on the intensity and results of the X rays. It could range from simple measures of antiseptics, antibiotics or others depending on the case. The opinion of your doctor could be most useful in this case. Kind regards