I broke my clavicle in 3 places. The x-rays originally showed 2 breaks and the surgeon said he was a little surprised to find the 3rd break after he opened me up. I took seven screws and a plate. It stayed in for 8-9 months. My clavicle isn't quite straight and the small bumpy protrusion on top of the shoulder dissappeared. But it healed up better than if I never had the surgery.