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Can a bone not heal right, if it did fracture (a bone in my hand)?
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Yes: Small bones of wrist ( carpal bones ) will not heal as the blood supply to distal part is cut of, see hand surgeon, or ortho surgeon who treat hand injuries.
Answered 4/28/2012
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