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A member asked:
My fifth metacarpal bone isn't perfectly aligned so i want to know what's the side effect for that ? when can i be able to box again ?
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Metacarpal: It depends on how far off from alignment it is. If it is not aligned well enough, it can lead to problem with your hand function and the way your fingers are aligned and work together. Make sure you have it evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon and get it fixed. It takes about 6 weeks for a fracture to heal. Be careful, boxing is a rough sport with many risks.
Answered 1/7/2015
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Hard to say: There are several potential causes to what you are describing, from developmental to traumatic. It is difficult to say, without more info, about what potential impact it might have on your boxing. I would encourage you to be seen.
Answered 8/22/2014
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