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Is it a good idea to get surgery on my hand or let it heal by itself?
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Depends entirely : On nature of injury and degree of use hoped- for.
Answered 4/25/2015
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Let it heal: Without knowing what thew problem is, it is always better to see if your body can heal itself rather than jump to surgery for most overuse problems.
Answered 10/3/2016
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