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Can a fractured right metacarpel hand cause problems in the future at the moment when i bend it is shorter and when you lift heavy objects it pains?
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Maybe: A metacarpal fracture should be a very treatable condition and for most patients will cause no future problems. However, if the bone does not heal in good alignment or if it fails to heal (nonunion), then persistent pain can result. See a physician if your symptoms persist.
Answered 9/28/2016
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