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I broke my 5th metacarpal 4 months ago. my dr. says it's healing but why does it feel like it needs to be popped all the time with a dull pain?
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Inflammation: Bones heal through an inflammatory mechanism. So what you are describing may be a combination of inflammation, swelling, and perhaps some degree if scar tissue formation. Don't hesitate to discuss with your doctor, should resolve as fracture heals up.
Answered 2/14/2015
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