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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?
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More surgery: The bone should heal well and be very strong. If you fracture the same spot however you may have some healing problems.
Answered 12/8/2015
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Nothing new: If it heals well it will be no more susceptible to another injury than if it were uninjured.
Answered 3/11/2023
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