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What could happen if you left a broken or fractured bone untreated?

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Some time it heal: By it self some time it dose not . 1-nonhealing. 2-healed with deformity which to limited mobility or limited function. 3-it could growth disturbance of the bone. 4-it cause cosmetic problem. 5-it could effect the nerve function. 6-it could joint dysfunction.

Answered 1/4/2019

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