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What therapy is there for avulsion fracture?

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Dr. David Bloome answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends: This really depends on which bone is involved. Some avulsion fractures require no therapy at all while others may involve therapy.

Answered 7/11/2013

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