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Could having raynauds syndrome cause delay in a fracture healing ?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Unlikely: Blood flow is generally good to the bones, and raynaud's is intermittent in general.

Answered 4/27/2013

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No: It will have no effect on fracture healing.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 4/22/2015

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