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Can an orthopaedic surgeon please tell me if getting my 5 yr old sons wrist reset from a 30 out heal will be better than letting it correct itself?
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Yes: Definitely X ray with help the orthopedic surgeon to reset the wrist. It doesn't correct it self for sure
Answered 2/18/2015
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