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What could be wrong with my hand? i broke my metacarpal a year ago, and now i can't write more than two sentences without sharp pain. what can i do?
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Unhealed fracture: You at least need a new x-ray to confirm that your fractured bone is ok.
Answered 7/5/2012
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