Do You Do Clavicle Shortening On Adolescents?

Q: Dr. Eppley, What is the youngest age you would do a clavicle shortening on, with parental consent? And why specifically would it be more ridky for adolescents?

A: I only do this procedure on patients 18 years or older. The long term effect of clavicle shortening on growing bones is not known.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World Renowned Plastic Surgeon