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Is it possible to play sports after recovering from broken arm? if not, why?

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If healed yes: As long as the fracture has healed and there is no residual deformity that limits function resumption of sport is usually possible.

Dr Sheskier and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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