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Humerus bone fracture still not healed 3 months after the surgery. there are still cracks in the bone and bone parts not joined coming out visible in the xray. is it normal? i am taking regular protein and calcium. please opine.
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Sounds like: you had a serious fracture to begin with! I would ask first...what is your Vitamin D level.. I would also INQUIRE about Bone Growth Stimulators. Finally ..re-examine your issue with an ORTHOPEDIC expert!' Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 3/11/2020
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