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A member asked:
Is it reasonable to leave fractured 5th metacarpals at joint with phalanges untreated. happened 15 nov. doc failed nonsurgical procedure with splint.
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Probably okay: Sure, if the finger isn't terribly out of place or angulated. Google images for angulated finger, compare it to the other hand, if not severe then you might be okay.
Answered 12/6/2016
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