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Why would my hand surgeon choose to use pins (coaptive fixation) instead of plates (rigid fixation)on my fracture?
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Hand surgeon: Depending upon the fracture personality: pins, plates, screws, and external fixators may be considered. Surgeon preference is also a factor.
Answered 1/23/2019
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