Originally Posted by choc034

I broke my left clavicle in april last year in a collision with a lorry and required surgery to have an internal fixation (titanium plate and 5 screws). After the surgery my left arm was immobilised in a sling for 2 weeks. Immediately after surgery I nearly had full range of movement in my left arm. After 4 weeks I had full range of movement, but was unable to lift any weight. After lots of physio I returned to riding after 12 weeks.

Originally Posted by DX-MAN

I got plated, closed up, and forbidden to ride for seven weeks.