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I broke my hand right in front of the wrist 6 years ago...if i do an x-ray now will it show that it was once broken ?...or is it nornal like my other

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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Broken: Will show changes of an old fracture. Will not usually look normal unless break was very minor.

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Answered 10/19/2015

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A member asked:

I broke my hand right in front of the wrist 6 years ago...if i do an x-ray now will it show that it was once broken ?...or is it nornal like my other

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rochester answered

Dr Keith and 2 doctors agreed

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