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I had fracture metacarpal bone on the dorsal side, on the palmar no fracture.now i re-break the bone on the same place after heeling 4months.i boxer?
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Fracture: Whether the fracture is on the palmar or dorsal side it is still a fracture. The fact that you re fractured the same bone is not good. Make sure you see ortho to have fracture properly treated. May need to change training/fighting regimen to prevent recurrance. Good luck.
Answered 10/4/2016
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