Apparently (according to Mr Smith, who had it from his consultant, and wasn't seen by a doctor for more than 2 weeks after his break) current practise is to treat conservatively (ie do nothing) much more than historically was the case- some previously common interventions were found to have no better, and often worse, long term outcomes.
And, bonus, it's cheaper. The Post-Covid NHS is quite different from the pre-Covid, as a user.
Obviously, IAANAD