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I broke my fifth metacarpal bone towards the joint yesterday. how can i speed up the healing process?
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Just takes time: 4-6 weeks of splinting. Hyperbaric oxygen may help. Smoking hinders the healing. Keep bones stable allows them to heal.
Answered 12/9/2013
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