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Hi,
Broke my collar bone about 8 weeks ago. Just had a follow up x ray and nothing. No union. No signs of growth. I have done this before and it was slow to heal.
Apart from feeling crummy and flat, anyone able to offer any advice of things to try to get this thing to heal?
I had a non-union 7 years ago. Not a lot you can do tbh other than rest and hope. Ended up with a bone graft which sorted it nicely though.
I couple of thought from my experience:
1. Do all your physio to keep your muscles strong. Non-union prob means longer period when your muscles won't be used properly so more important to do your physio to prevent long term issues (check this with your physio tho, I am not a Dr!)
2. Get an indoor bike trainer, stick your bike on it and get some regular sessions in just to keep your fitness up and keep you exercising. Makes it much easier when you come to start riding again
Main thing is, just chill out and let it heal. AFAIK there's no way of accelerating the process, and if you get impatient you just make it harder rather than easier
Good luck