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I broke my 3rd and 4th metacarpal and still have pain in my hand, what to do?
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How old ?: Even if the fractures were reduced and set properly you should anticipate 4 months of reactive swelling, and intermittent pain for up to 8-12 months. Therapy may be very helpful to obtain maximal range of motion and pain relief.
Answered 3/8/2014
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