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I broke my hand last year and now i get sharp pains whenever i try to write. is there a brace for that?

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MAYBE: A brace may help, but the question must be asked- why do you still have pain? One possibility: the bones did not heal properly (called a non-union). A simple xray may help sort out the diagnosis.

Dr Lewis and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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