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A member asked:

I had surgery on my left hand to repair a broken metacarpal. what happens if i break it again?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

More surgery: The bone should heal well and be very strong. If you fracture the same spot however you may have some healing problems.

Dr Hilliard agreed

Answered 12/8/2015

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Nothing new: If it heals well it will be no more susceptible to another injury than if it were uninjured.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/11/2023

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