In reply to DalesClimber:
Broken in 2 places, you did fly......
So one Saturday back in May this year I got catapulted off my roadie and broke my collarbone into 4 pieces, (although I didn't discover this till on the way into theatre the following Friday)
One plate and 11 screws later. I was in a sling for 7 weeks doing mobilisation exercises, basically gentle swings and rotation of hanging arm to keep shoulder free. Nothing above shoulder height.
Went back to work after 8 weeks on light stuff and built up gradually.
Waited until end of August after getting x-ray that showed all breaks healed before going back outside on a bike. Zwift helped .
I had planned to climb again indoors at the same time but so far it's not happened for various reasons. Going Monday though all going well.
I carried my rucksack with full rack and a rope the other day, just from car into house. Little bit uncomfortable but I think it's ok.
Screw heads are quite visible but they're on the top so the straps don't really contact them. Pressure on them is definitely uncomfortable.
Surgeon told me the plate needs to stay in 12 months and then if I want to, they'll take it out with all associated risks.
I have some loss of skin sensation as he had to cut one sensory nerve to get the plate in.
Another one is at risk during removal as nerves look very like scar tissue apparently.
I had 6 physio sessions privately, stayed away from NHS as the physio pathways and goals won't necessarily see you getting back to all previous activities, more 'well you can get to the shops ok' stuff.
Plating will get you back much quicker, but only time will tell how you're going to get on.
I hope your recovery goes well, but I doubt you'll be in a position do much for 2-3 months so spring might be optimistic but who knows.
Best wishes
Mark