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Bone sticking out from back after surgery. is this normal? it doesn't hurt.
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Not normal: Bone should never be exposed outside the skin. Open fractures are timed for surgical repair because of the high risk. Regardless of pain, or recent surgery this needs to be evaluated by your doc.
Answered 12/9/2013
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