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Is it okay for my fingernails to grow more slowly on my broken hand?
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If it weren't: There wouldn't be much you could do.
Answered 3/18/2018
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Yes: Change in nutional status]blood flow can change growth rate and injury can do this but usually it is temporary with fractures.
Answered 6/27/2019
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