How long does the clavicle nailing procedure take?

The clavicle nail removal procedure takes approximately thirty minutes to an hour, but of course, this means that everything goes smoothly. If there are uncertainties during the procedure, which may cause the procedure to be unsuccessful, then the procedure will take much longer, the exact length of which will be determined. The clavicle nail removal is a relatively simple procedure in terms of technical aspects. In addition, because of the thin soft tissue coverage of the clavicle, it is decided that the surgery time for clavicle removal is relatively short. It usually takes about thirty minutes from the time of anesthesia to the time the patient leaves the operating room. However, during the procedure, there may be uncertainties, such as the possibility of difficult removal of the internal fixation, which is usually called broken nail or broken plate. Once this happens, special instruments will be used to do special treatment, so the exact time is still to be determined.