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Will it help strengthen my broken metatarsal if i have surgery on it?
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No: Fracture surgery is used to place the broken parts in the correct position for them to heal. It doesn't affect the strength of the bone itself.
Answered 12/3/2018
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Fracture: What kind of fracture do u have and how old is the fracture?
Answered 4/24/2015
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MOTHER NATURE: If you've had surgery, just let nature take it's course, follow your doctor's advice, DON'T SMOKE, and you should be fine. You're young.
Answered 6/2/2016
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