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Metacarpal bone of my middle finger is displaced, will it hurt me if it healef there?
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Fracture Healing: Hi MuhammadW, If you have a displaced fracture of your 3rd metacarpal, it would be wise to have the fracture reduced (put back into anatomical position) by an Orthopaedic Surgeon. With metacarpal fractures, this is usually accomplished with closed reduction and percutaneous pinning. The risks you take when you do not seek treatment include nonunion of the fracture, which can be painful.
Answered 12/2/2015
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