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A member asked:
Even after completely recovering from boxer's fracture, is it risky to do knuckle push ups, punching sandbags etc. while having metal plate placed on your 5th metacarpal bone ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not really: if you healed completely,they will be no restrictions on your boxing,or any activity associated with it. the metal plate is permanent,unless it start causing any problem,but it will not be a reason to restricted your activities.
Answered 4/14/2015
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