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Broken thumb above joint below nail bed 2/24 splint not working. had symptoms 3/28 2pins.1removed 4/28 not healing. will it?surgeon impossible to talk to.
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Non-union?: If you feel that this fracture is not healing- get a second orthopedic examination or call your current surgeon and demand an appointment. This could possibly be a poor bone union or non-union- you will need further xray evaluation and orthopedic consultation: now.
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