My son (17) is very very thin,clavicle bone was broken and very displaced,Surgery was recommended in this case.!st doctor wanted to put a plate in,second doctor wanted to use what he called a new device.He called it a rod but said it was more like a long screw and would not migrate.this would leave smaller scar ect.It all sounded good but we did not want this rod left in.He said ,sometimes removal is difficult..........We decided on the plate.Surgery is Monday.I am scared to death the plate will show sooo much that my Son will be horrified and it will arritate the skin due to how thin he is.I have ask about a thinner plate but the nurse just said the doctor will make that decision.I know we can and will remove it but I'm worried about the 6-12 months that he will have to have it in.