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I broke my 4th metacarpal a year ago and it has fused in a malunion with the 5th metacarpel. what to do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hand Specialist: It would be best to see a hand surgeon. This is an orthopedic surgeon who has received extra training to work on hands.

Answered 2/5/2013

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