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Have bennets fracture lower thumb intra articular of volar & radial side of base of 1st metacarpal. had it for 3 months still some pain. surgery?
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Usually : Surgery is usually done when a Bennett’s fracture initially occurs to improve likelihood it will heal in good position. If it is now three mo this out, would do well to follow up with hand specialist to discuss the specifics of your case.
Answered 3/10/2019
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